Staff Chef - Full Time

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle; Clashmore; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Complimentary meals on duty

Staff gym facilities

Training and development opportunities

Share of gratuities

Job summary

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle in Scotland is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to join the Schoolroom Canteen. You’ll prepare a daily selection of hot meals, soups, sandwiches and salads and help plan menus for a diverse workforce.

Working with the wider kitchen brigade, you’ll maintain high standards of food hygiene, support dietary needs, minimise waste and contribute creative ideas. The role offers £31,200 per year, pension and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or catering operation.
• Passion for fresh, home-cooked food.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Proactive and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily hot meals, soups, sandwiches and salads.
• Plan varied menus for a diverse workforce.
• Use ingredients creatively to minimise waste and maximise value.
• Maintain attractive and well stocked food displays.
• Support dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team for a seamless operation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation.
• Follow HACCP procedures and labeling requirements.
• Contribute ideas to keep the offering fresh, balanced and engaging.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Team player

Education

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Application Deadline

30 September 2026

Department

Kitchen

Location

Skibo Castle, Highland

Compensation

£31,200 / year

Description

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

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 would 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.