Casual Chef

Thomas Franks; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Team & company social events

Apprenticeship programme

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks in Dunfermline is seeking a dedicated kitchen operative to prepare and cook menu items to established recipes. You will assist with food preparation, portioning and plating, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment across shifts.

The role involves following health and safety regulations, supporting the kitchen team during service, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of ingredients. A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook menu items in line with established recipes and standards.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning and plating.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Support the kitchen team during service periods.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to senior staff.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
• Adapt quickly to different shifts and service demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to brand standards and recipes.
• Assist with timely food preparation, portioning and plating during service.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised throughout shifts.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times.
• Support kitchen team during peak service hours and transfers.
• Monitor stocks and raise shortages with senior staff.
• Store ingredients correctly and label items clearly.
• Adapt to different shifts and varying service demands.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Stock management

Adaptability

Cleanliness

Job description

A Scottish professional football club based in the city of Dunfermline, Fife. Here we cater for a number of different events through the year ranging from corporate and private meeting & events to the absolutely enthralling match days over the course of the year. With a variety of Food & Beverage outlets to choose from, it is an outstanding venue that offers attendees a fun day out. Free parking and tickets for games.

• Prepare and cook menu items in line with established recipes and standards
• Assist with food preperation, portion, and plating
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Support the kitchen team during service periods
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to senior staff
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients
• Adapt quickly to different shifts and service demands

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.