Live-in Head Chef (TSH145)

Paymán Club; Stromness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation can be provided

Job summary

A local hotel in Scotland is seeking passionate individuals for kitchen roles to prepare, season, and cook meals while adhering to quality and hygiene policies. Responsibilities include managing stock, serving guests, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. The role also involves taking part in weekly meetings and following directives from management. Accommodation may be provided with adjusted rent, starting from the first week of March.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation, seasoning and cooking to required standards.
• Knowledge of health and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to company standards.
• Ensure setup is complete before each meal.
• Serve guests with food and drink orders.
• Clean the serving area and manage waste.
• Assist in effective management of stock.
• Ensure adherence to health and hygiene standards.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Menu planning

Stock management

Leadership/ supervision

Food hygiene

Job description

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