Chef / Cook

HF Holidays Limited; Onich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Free uniform

28 days holiday pro rata

Pension contributions

Volunteer day

Group life assurance

Cinema discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

HF Holidays Limited is seeking a Chef/Cook to work in Alltshellach, Onich, near Fort William. Live-in accommodation is available, with meals, laundry and wifi. You will support the Head Chef in preparing a traditional British menu for guests staying at our Alltshellach Country House.

We value experience in busy kitchens, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a team. NVQ 3 in cooking or willingness to pursue is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act andFood Hygiene regulations.
• Ability to maintain the standard and style set by Head Chef.
• NVQ 3 in professional cooking or willingness to pursue.
• Team oriented with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in preparing and serving meals.
• Prepare breakfast, packed lunches and a three-course dinner banqueting service.
• Ensure menu planning aligns with fixed mealtimes and guest needs.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Health & safety awareness

Maintain cooking standards

NVQ 3 in professional cooking

Team player with flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in professional cooking

Job description

CHEF / COOK

Location: Alltshellach, Onich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 6SA

Contract: Full Time-Permanent

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Live Out or Live in: Live in accommodation available includesall bills, 3 meals per day, Laundry & Free Wifi - Ensuite Room

Employee Benefits: Equal share of tips paid monthly | Free Uniform | 28 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays | Pension Contributions | Volunteer Day | Group Life Assurance | Cinema Discounts | Online Shopping Discounts | Cycle to work Scheme | Discounted Gym Membership | Virtual GP | Health & Wellbeing Support 24/7 Helplines| Exclusive discounts on our holidays for you, your friends and family | Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family

What will you be doing:

Working in our AlltshellachCountry House we provide a retreat for up to 59guests who stay with us for guided or self-guided walking tour holidays. We always know when and where our guests need serving. We know the number of guests we will be hosting each week, and our mealtimes are fixed. We plan our menus in advance and get pre orders for lunch and dinner. Your role as Chef will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to prepare and serve our Traditional British menu consisting of Breakfast, packed lunches and a 3-course evening meal served banqueting style.

About you:

We would love to hear from you if you have these essential skills:

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen
• Awareness of Health & Safety At Work Act 1974, The Food Safety Act 1990(including Allergen Legislation), The Food and Hygiene Regulations and The Fire Regulations
• Maintaining the standard and style of cooking set by the Head Chef.
• NVQ 3 in professional cooking - or willing to work towards one
• Ability to be part of a team and flexible to work evenings (9pm finish) and weekends.

About HF Holidays:

As Britain's only walking holidayco-operative, we are committed to creating meaningful connections through shared experiences in the great outdoors.

With 112 years of history, we bring like-minded people together through more than 260 carefully crafted walking and activity holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. We also own and manage16 characterful country housesin the heart of the UK's best-loved national parks landscapes. Supported by our 500 strong team who are based both remotely and at our Head Office in Hertfordshire as well as our Houses.