Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Dunkeld; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Dunkeld, Scotland, this Chef role offers a great work-life balance in a busy, high-volume kitchen. You’ll join a friendly catering team and help deliver nutritious meals for guests, reporting to the Head Chef.

Typical hours are about 42 per week over five days with finishes around 8pm; there’s no Christmas work and you may have an evening off on a Friday or Saturday most weeks. Ideal for an experienced kitchen professional seeking stability.

Qualifications

• Catering experience in a high-volume environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and allergens.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements confidently.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in a busy kitchen.
• Support stock ordering, organisation and cost control.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and dietary requirements.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Manage workload effectively during busy periods.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen knowledge

Dietary requirements

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Chef - Dunkeld, Scotland | £32,083

No late nights, no Christmas working & a better work-life balance!

Are you an experienced Chef looking for a role where you can enjoy your career without giving up your evenings and family time? Based in Dunkeld, Scotland, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly catering team and develop your skills in a busy, high-volume environment.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• £32,083 salary
• Average 42 hours per week over five days
• No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
• No working over Christmas
• A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
• A friendly and supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for guests. You'll:

• Prepare and cook meals in a busy kitchen
• Support stock ordering, organisation and cost control
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and dietary requirements
• Coach and support junior team members
• Manage your workload effectively during busy periods

What we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced kitchen professional who:

• Has catering experience, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly, busy team
• Has excellent food hygiene and allergen knowledge
• Can confidently manage dietary requirements
• Has strong organisational skills and works well under pressure
• Ideally holds a Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

If you’re a Chef or Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in Dunkeld, Scotland, this could be the perfect role to develop your career while enjoying more time outside of work.

Job Number │ 48964 / INDCATERERING

Location │ Dunkeld, Scotland

Role │ Chef