Staff Chef - Full Time

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle; Clashmore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Gratuities

Annual leave

Training & development

Staff gym

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle is seeking a passionate Kitchen team member to prepare and cook daily hot meals, soups, sandwiches and salads for our Schoolroom Canteen. You will help plan varied menus, use ingredients creatively and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Join a collaborative kitchen brigade where you can contribute ideas to keep the offering fresh and balanced, support dietary requirements, and ensure a welcoming space for colleagues to enjoy meals throughout

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.
• 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).

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

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible approach

Busy environment

Job description

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

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Department: Kitchen

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Compensation: £31,200 / year

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

Why You'll enjoy about this Role

• 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.

If you're passionate about cooking fresh food, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and are looking for a role that offers both creativity and genuine work‑life balance, we'd love to hear from you. 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.