Cook (TSH145)

Paymán Club; Stromness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hotel in Stromness seeks passionate individuals for a full-time kitchen role. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring food quality, managing stock, and maintaining cleanliness. Key skills desired are great cooking, organization, and leadership. The role also involves serving guests and ensuring a perfect dining experience. Accommodation can be provided at an adjusted rent. A DBS check and references are required.

Benefits

Accommodation can be provided with an adjusted rent

Qualifications

• ID Card is required.
• Proof of address must be provided.
• DBS check is necessary.
• Two references are needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to company standards.
• Serve food and drink orders to guests and replenish as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of the serving area.
• Assist in stock management and portion control.
• Implement waste reduction strategies.
• Adhere to health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Great cooking skills

Attention to detail

Leadership and management skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Being innovative

Job description

Full-time

Accommodation can be provided with an adjusted rent

Start from first week of March

We are looking for driven and passionate individuals to do the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of our hotel whilst complying with policies on quality and food hygiene. Planning and pricing menu items, ordering supplies, and supervising activities of kitchen assistants and workers are also among the responsibilities of this role.

Outcomes

• Prepare, cook, and present meals required to the standards set by the company
• Ensure setup is complete before each meal and fresh foods are always available during the service hours
• Serve guests with food and drink orders while they are in the dining area and replenish as necessary
• Clean the serving area, including the tables, chairs, and buffet as needed, and empty garbage
• Assist in the effective management of stock and portion control
• Ensure minimal wastage, implementing ideas for reducing waste wherever possible
• Ensure that all statutory elements of health and hygiene are adhered to and to ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working order. Report all faults to the relevant manager and ensure equipment is not used until safe to do so
• Participate in weekly meetings
• Other responsibilities as delegated by the OE/Site Manager

Competencies

• Great cooking skills
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and management skills
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Being innovative

Requirements

• ID Card
• Proof of Address
• DBS check
• 2 references