Staff Chef - Full Time

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle; Clashmore; On-site; GBP 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals while on duty

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Job summary

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle in Clashmore is looking for a culinary team member to join the kitchen. This role involves preparing a variety of meals and creating engaging menus for staff.

Key responsibilities include cooking daily meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high hygiene standards. The position offers straight shifts, complimentary meals, and generous annual leave.

Strong candidates will have prior kitchen experience and a passion for creating fresh home-cooked food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, catering operation or hospitality environment.
• A passion for fresh, home‑cooked food.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking hot meals, soups, sandwiches and salads.
• Planning and creating varied menus for diverse workforce.
• Using ingredients creatively to minimise waste.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Passion for fresh food

Organisational skills

Efficiency in busy environments

Team dynamics contribution

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Description

Application Deadline: 22 July 2026

Department: Kitchen

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Compensation: £31,200 / year

At Skibo, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with looking after our people.

Our Schoolroom Canteen is at the heart of colleague life on the estate, providing fresh, nutritious and varied meals for the teams who help create exceptional experiences for our members and guests.

From hearty home‑cooked dishes and comforting soups to fresh sandwiches, salads and daily specials, we take pride in preparing food properly, making the most of quality ingredients and creating meals that colleagues genuinely look forward to enjoying.

Working as part of the Schoolroom team and alongside the wider kitchen brigade, you'll have the freedom to bring ideas to menus, utilise ingredients creatively and help create a welcoming space where colleagues can recharge, connect and enjoy great food throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a daily selection of hot meals, soups, sandwiches and salads.
• Planning and creating varied menus that cater to a diverse workforce.
• Using ingredients creatively to minimise waste and maximise value.
• Maintaining attractive and well stocked food displays throughout service.
• Supporting dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure a seamless operation.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation.
• Following HACCP procedures, temperature monitoring and food labelling requirements.
• Contributing ideas to keep the offering fresh, balanced and engaging.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, catering operation or hospitality environment.
• A passion for fresh, home‑cooked food.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Someone who can contribute to good team dynamics.
• A proactive and flexible approach.
• Strong food hygiene and food safety awareness.
• Food Hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain this).

Benefits

• Straight shifts with no split shifts.
• No late‑night finishes.
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
• Share of gratuities.
• Pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to staff gym facilities.
• Staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives.