Lodge Breakfast Chef - Alexandria

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working Chef to join our Food & Beverage Team.  The position available is for Breakfast Chef to cook for a maximum of 18 guests per day from our A la carte breakfast menu. Candidates should display the necessary skills to enable them to work on an individual basis covering both plated and buffet breakfasts within a very busy lodge operation.  Candidates should display a high integrity of skill set and knowledge to suit our business demands.  You will be asked to work as part of a team as well as being able to take your own initiative and work individually. This is a very demanding role and we are looking for someone who has a great eye for detail and who takes pride in their work.

Basic Job Function: - To take full responsibility and accountability for the Breakfast Shift

Role:

Cooking and managing breakfast service and assisting with lunch service

You will cater for up to 18 covers per day

Setting up and cleaning down the kitchen after breakfast

Ensure the kitchen is always kept clean and hygienic

Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations

Liaise with Goods Received and Procurement Manager regarding food orders

Ensure costings and budgets are achieved

Assist with producing menus and new dishes

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

The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a friendly team environment and have excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant will receive:

Assistance with accommodation if required

Holiday pay

Use of our 5-star prestigious Spa facilities

Golf (for those with a registered 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 Cookery

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 learning yourself

Be positive, proactive, reliable and have a flexible attitude

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

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