Cook

Ballintean Mountain Lodge; Glenfeshie Lodge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charming Highland lodge in Scotland is seeking an Evening Cook to prepare and serve home-cooked meals for small groups. This part-time role offers flexible hours and negotiable remuneration, catering for dietary requirements while using locally sourced ingredients. Ideal for an experienced cook who enjoys independent work in a tranquil rural setting. Applicants should have a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for sustainable cooking.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Negotiable remuneration

Opportunity to work in a unique setting

Qualifications

• Sound experience in the hospitality industry.
• Experience cooking for groups with dietary requirements.
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve evening meals for lodge guests.
• Manage own service and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Cook for groups of up to 12 using sustainable ingredients.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Cooking for groups

Managing dietary requirements

Self-motivated

Reliable

Well-organized

Interest in sustainable cooking

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Part time
Flexible hours
Evening work
Remuneration negotiable

Ballintean Mountain Lodge is recruiting an Evening Cook to prepare and serve home cooked evening meals for small groups staying at the lodge in Glenfeshie. This role suits an experienced cook who enjoys working independently, values good ingredients, and wants flexible, seasonal work in a quiet rural setting.

The role

• You will prepare and serve evening meals for groups staying at the lodge on 3 to 7 night stays.
• You will cook for groups of up to 12 guests, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
• You will cater for a range of dietary requirements and specialist diets.
• You will manage your own service in the evenings, working both independently and alongside the wider lodge team.
• You will maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

Working pattern

Evening hours are typically between 4pm and 9pm, depending on guest numbers and meal times. Across the year, catering covers around 120 bed nights for groups between 1st February and 30th November. A full working schedule can be supplied in advance, with some flexibility required. The role is based at Ballintean Mountain Lodge in Glenfeshie.

What we are looking for

• You will have sound experience in the hospitality industry.
• You will have previous experience cooking for groups and managing dietary requirements.
• You will hold a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• You will be self motivated, reliable, and well organised.
• You will have a driving licence and access to your own transport due to the rural location.
• A genuine interest in sustainable cooking and thoughtful food is important.

What is on offer

• Flexible part time work in a unique Highland setting.
• Negotiable remuneration, with an hourly or daily rate agreed.
• Payment can be on a salaried basis or as a self employed contractor.
• The opportunity to work with small groups in a calm, well established lodge environment.

How to apply

Apply through Highland Jobs