Apprentice Chef

Edrington; Craigellachie; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Share Reward scheme

Product allowance

Staff shop discount

26 weeks’ paid maternity/paternity/adp

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Macallan Chef Apprentice will work towards and complete a SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF 5 or 6. This programme is for a 24 month period with a view to becoming a Commis Chef.

As Chef Apprentice with the Macallan Estate Experience, you will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience across the Estate. We are looking for an ambitious individual that aspires to be a chef with a positive and approachable manner who would thrive on the fast pace of working in a busy

Qualifications

• Basic cookery skills.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for senior chefs and assist in kitchen tasks.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and stock rotations.
• Assist with mise en place and portioning, ensuring HACCP and safety compliance.
• Support the head chef in delivering the Estate culinary experience.

Skills

Basic cookery skills

Good communication

Food safety & rotation

Education

SVQ in Professional Cookery (SCQF 5/6)

Job description

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

• Salary - £13.45 per hour, £26,228 per annum plus shift allowance
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Our Blend Of Benefits

• Salary - £13.45 per hour, £26,228 per annum plus shift allowance
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

The Macallan Chef Apprentice will work towards and complete a SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF 5 or 6. This programme is for a 24 month period with a view to becoming a Commis Chef.

As Chef Apprentice with the Macallan Estate Experience, you will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience across the Estate.

This is a chance to train under and be inspired by a Head chef with multi Michelin experience.

We are in search of an ambitious individual that aspires to be a chef with a positive and approachable manner who would thrive on the fast pace of working in a busy kitchen.

We are looking for someone who wants to learn about kitchen operation, has a huge passion for food and willingness to learn, you will be working under close supervision and all training in all areas of the kitchen operation will be provided.

Make an Impact

• Preparation of ingredients for more senior chefs
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Rotating food, putting away inventory and dealing with deliveries
• Measuring ingredients and sizing portions accurately
• Learning about food safety techniques
• Preparing foods for mise en place, which involves chopping vegetables, stocking stations, organizing ingredients and partly cooking some foods
• Ensuring full compliance of all food hygiene and health and safety regulations including HACCP, COSHH and all other distillery related due diligence and controls.
• Ensuring all working areas are clean and tidy and ensuring no cross contamination.
• All learning and development requirements are undertaken in good time and completed to a high standard.

Closing Date: 25th August 2026.

Your Talent And Skills

• Basic cookery skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Working knowledge of safe food handling and food rotation.
• Is able to contribute to a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
• Friendly and approachable to all customers and colleagues alike
• Flexible approach to task and work activity
• Strong personal standards of time keeping and a willingness to execute tasks perfectly
• A strong sense of ownership and pride
• Calm under pressure

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.