SALARY:Competitive Salary and share of tips. Paid monthly. Bonus scheme available
DURATION:Permanent
HOURS:45hrs per week
DAYS:5 days from 7
HOLIDAYS:Statutory (28 days p/a)
BEDROOMS:5 Star Holiday Park
COVERS:Up to 200 covers per day over lunch & dinner and park wide events which offers catering
FOOD TYPE:The kitchen offers fresh seasonal menus and focuses on fresh cooking using high quality ingredients.
FULL-TIME CHEFS:2 Chefs plus KP
ACCOMMODATION:Accommodation is provided on site, weekly charge on utilities applicable
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Rosneath Castle Caravan Park is an award winning 5* family run and managed business. We are passionate about what we offer here and are looking for motivated and talented individuals to drive our food offering in our onsite bar and restaurant. We are lucky to be situated in a beautiful area with stunning views of the loch and an abundance of fresh and local ingredients to choose from.
We care about each and every one of our team members who work here, and it is important for us to ensure they have a good work/life balance.
2 opportunities has arisen for an experienced Junior Sous Chef and Chef de Partie to join us who have the knowledge and capabilities to work within a strong kitchen team and who is dedicated to providing quality food using raw ingredients.
Experience in the role or similar role is essential and applicants must have good references. Food hygiene and health and safety must be up to date.
The Chef's must be able to devise varied menus which deliver excellent food each and every time, whilst being aware of the need to maintain gross margin. They must also be able to build relationships with local producers to source the best local ingredients and to be able to order cost effectively and keep waste to a minimum.
Responsibilities:
- Day to day running of the kitchen, including maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
- Menu development and planning, with a focus on using locally sourced, seasonal food, working closely with Executive Consultant Andrew Hughes
- Food preparation, cooking and cleaning for lunch and dinner
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, working with new and existing suppliers to improve quality, cost and sustainability.
- Ongoing training with senior members of the kitchen team
Requirements:
- Hard working and passionate about cooking
- Bringing forward ideas for events and menu's
- Ability to work independently
- Positive & proactive attitude and flexible with regards to working hours
- Food safety, allergen, HACCP training up to date
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your up to date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to the email listed on the form.