Catering Cook – 20h/week, Weekend Shifts

Schools’ Choice; Aberfoyle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas at The Lodge Forest Cafe, FK8 3SX, is seeking a Cook for a 20-hour/ week role, five days out of seven, with shifts from 10:00am to 14:00pm including weekends, delivering high-quality food that meets our standards and delights customers.

The successful candidate will bring proven chef experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and strong teamwork. Desirable: Food hygiene Level 2 certification.

Qualifications

• Proven chef experience, ideally in contract catering.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: day-to-day duties and ensuring dishes meet site standards.
• Cooking and service: manage station and deliver food on time.
• Safety and hygiene: follow best practices with equipment, utensils, and food storage.
• Stock management: keep ingredients fresh and reordering stock when supplies run low.
• Teamwork: collaborate with the culinary team to maintain quality and service throughout the shift.

Skills

Chef experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food hygiene Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Vertas at The Lodge Forest Cafe, FK8 3SX, is seeking a Cook for a 20-hour/ week role, five days out of seven, with shifts from 10:00am to 14:00pm including weekends, delivering high-quality food that meets our standards and delights customers.

The successful candidate will bring proven chef experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and strong teamwork. Desirable: Food hygiene Level 2 certification.