Commis Chef - Full Time

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of gratuities

33 days annual leave pro-rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly support

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing platforms

Cycle to work and tech scheme

Free meals on shift

Complimentary staff gym

Staff events

Job summary

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle is seeking a Commis Chef to join our private members’ kitchen team. You will help prepare ingredients and assist with plating across Skibo Castle and Clubhouse, delivering high-quality dishes with a strong emphasis on freshness and seasonal produce.

We require SVQ Level 2 professional cookery, good knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 professional cookery required.
• Ability to adapt to varying shifts.
• Willingness to work long hours.
• Good knife skills with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Awareness of safe working practices and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with dish preparation between locations.
• Ensure food is prepared to a high standard for members and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Assist with storing food and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Skills

SVQ Level 2 professional cookery

Adaptable shifts

Long hours

Knife skills

Food hygiene

Education

SVQ Level 2 professional cookery

Job description

As a Commis Chef at Skibo, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for members and guests.

Application Deadline

28 August 2026

Department

Kitchen

Location

Skibo Castle, Highland

Compensation

£28,080 / year

About the Role

As a Commis Chef you will:

• Prepare ingredients and assist with the preparing of dishes between the Castle and Clubhouse.
• Ensure food is prepared to a high standard and quality for all members and guests.
• In line with Food safety standards maintain excellent food hygiene, organisation and clean as you go procedures.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Assist with storing food and ingredients and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

About You

Skills & Experience

• SVQ Level 2 professional cookery.
• Ability to adapt to varying shifts.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Good knife skills and experience working with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Awareness of safe working practices, for food hygiene.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work individually and as part of a fast paced team
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional, reliable and able to present food to a high standard
• Flexible and willing to work weekends and public holidays

What We Offer

If you would like to work within a world class private members’ environment and be part of a team that values heritage, excellence and individuality we’d love to hear from you. We offer:

• Share of gratuities
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly support
• Life assurance cover
• Access to wellbeing platforms providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Free meals on shift
• Complimentary use of staff gym
• Staff events

Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you’re excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t tick every box.