Canteen Cook - Alexandria

Canteen Cook, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

Permanent role – Annualised hours rota Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30 April-November & 9-3 December-March. (Closed over Christmas)

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working Cook or Chef to join our Food & Beverage Team.  The position available is for a canteen cook. Candidates should display the necessary skills to enable them to work on an individual basis and must be able to do a variety of menu’s which includes fish, pasta, grills, soups and vegetables. The ideal candidate must also have a valid food hygiene certificate and must be able to work independently as the location of the canteen is separate from the main kitchen. This is a very demanding role and we are looking for someone who has a great eye for detail who takes pride in their work and can deliver complete satisfaction to staff members.

Basic Job Function: - To take full responsibility and accountability for the running of the Canteen kitchen

Role:

• Cook for the staff canteen during lunch and dinner service
• Setting up and cleaning down the canteen after lunch and dinner
• Ensure the canteen is kept clean and hygienic at all times
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations
• Liaise with Good Received and Procurement Manager regarding food orders
• Ensure costings and budgets are achieved
• Assist with producing menus and new dishes
• Assist with training KP’s.
• Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• Ensure all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.
• Ensure all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• Present a friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic image.
• Ensure any anticipated issues are communicated promptly to the Head Chef.
• Ensure all staff under your control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• Attend training courses as and when required.
• You will cater for up to 100 staff per day providing lunch and dinner.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a friendly team environment and have excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position with shifts from Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week April-Nov) and 9am-3pm (30 hours per week December-March).  This position has excellent progression opportunities for those who are looking for an exciting career and job security.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Assistance with accommodation if required
• 30 days’ holiday, increasing to 35 days after 5 years.
• Use of our 5-star prestigious Spa facilities
• Golf (for those with a registered a handicap)
• Discount on retail in both our Spa and Pro Shop
• Free meals on duty 
• Uniform
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Salary exchange schemes, such as Childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking
• End of season Gratuities

Person:

• You must have a minimum of 2 years experience at a similar level in a similar role/establishment
• You will hold a basic, or preferably intermediate, food hygiene certificate
• You will hold a minimum of an SVQ level 2 in Professional Cooker.
• You must provide evidence that you are confident and competent in all sections of a professional kitchen
• Have a passion for cooking
• Have a friendly outgoing personality along with excellent personal presentation standards as this is a front facing role to staff
• You must have the means of getting to and from Loch Lomond Golf Club due to our rural location
• You will demonstrate a willingness to continue to learning yourself
• Be positive, proactive, reliable and have a flexible attitude

You must have a right to live and work in the UK.

If you believe you can fulfil this role please apply and attach a CV in a Microsoft Word format by visiting our recruitment website.