Chef

Sodexo Group; Fort Augustus; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Gym on-site

Laundry service

Rotation 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Chef for a remote Highlands village location in Fort Augustus. You will prepare and deliver high-quality meals, ensure food safety, and engage residents in a warm, home-from-home service.

This role emphasizes resident experience, themed dining, and wellbeing initiatives within a supportive village team. The position requires City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, a REHIS Food Hygiene certificate, and ~2 years catering experience, with a rotation of 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 qualifications required.
• REHIS Food Hygiene certificate mandatory.
• Two years catering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt service of all meals to standards.
• Prepare and cook food to agreed quantities.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards, including temperature control.
• Manage and rotate stock to minimise waste and control costs.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and service issues.
• Support kitchen organisation and cleaning rotas.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of catering equipment.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and participate in training.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Planning skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

REHIS Food Hygiene

Job description

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Pay: £17.28 per hour (Travel allowance provided)
Hours: 73.5 hours per week – 10.5hrs per day
Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be arranged by the company.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands, this is a unique opportunity to work in a truly stunning and remote location. Situated at the southwestern tip of Loch Ness in the Great Glen, it is a key village known for its canal locks and scenic Highland setting between Inverness and Fort William.

Role Overview

As a Chef within the Sodexo Energy & Resources asset catering team, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals, maintaining exceptional food standards, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety guidelines at all times.

At the heart of the role is a strong focus on resident experience. Through consistently high-quality, well-presented dishes and a genuine passion for service, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where residents can rest, recover, and recharge. You will take pride in building positive relationships with residents, engaging with them during service to understand their preferences and contributing to a friendly, inclusive atmosphere that feels like a true home-from-home.

Working as part of a wider village team, you will support themed dining experiences, food-led events, and wellbeing initiatives that bring variety and enjoyment to daily life. By listening to feedback and using it to influence menus and service delivery, you will play an active role in shaping and continually improving the overall resident experience, acting as a proud ambassador for Sodexo’s Remote Living proposition

What you’ll do

• Ensure prompt service of all meals in line with company and client standards and specifications
• Prepare and cook food to agreed standards and required quantities
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards, including temperature control and Food Safety Act compliance
• Manage and rotate stock to ensure food safety, minimise waste and support cost control
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and service issues
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards in line with company and statutory requirements
• Assist the Head Chef/Chef Manager in ensuring safe working practices are followed
• Manage cleaning rotas and support kitchen organisation
• Assist with menu planning and compilation
• Ensure catering equipment is used, cleaned and maintained safely, reporting defects as required
• Comply fully with Health and Safety legislation
• Participate in meetings, training and development activities as required
• Support budgeting, cost control and efficient use of resources

What You’ll Bring

• City and Guilds (or equivalent) 706/1 and 706/2
• Certificate in Food Hygiene and handling of food (REHIS) – mandatory
• Two years catering related experience
• Ability to guide, support and monitor team activity where required
• Experience in training and supporting colleagues
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain high standards of conduct and performance within a team
• Previous chef experience in a similar environment

What We Offer

• Good rate of pay
• All meals and accommodation provided during your working rotation
• Free on-site facilities, including a fully equipped 24/7 gym and social bar
• Laundry service available
• Structured rotation – work for 3 weeks, then enjoy 3 weeks off

Why Sodexo?

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 virtual GP and retail discounts
• Pension and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive workplace

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to supporting disabled candidates and creating an inclusive workplace.

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications