Chef

The Opportunity

• Global Highland are recruiting for a chef to join a busy kitchen team for our client in Kingussie.
• This is a full time role is on a temporary basis to cover the summer season. Working with exceptional local produce you would create fresh, seasonal dishes, home baked cakes and traybakes and innovative daily specials that showcase the best ingredients from local suppliers.

Key Responsibility

• Lead and deliver a high-volume lunch service to consistently high standards.
• Develop and prepare daily specials using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Produce a range of high-quality home-baked cakes, tray bakes, and sweet treats for daily sale.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food preparation, ordering, stock control, and stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
• Minimise waste and maximise profitability through effective kitchen management.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef or Senior CDP required.
• Candidates to have a strong background in fresh food preparation and high volume service.
• Previous experience in a cafe, brunch, street food or casual dining experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to create and cost menus effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and also be able to take ownership of the kitchen.

What's on Offer

• Primarily day shift hours with a focus on lunch service.
• Rate of pay £15 per hour.
• Transport is provided to the location via minibus from Aviemore/Kingussie/Kincraig so driving is not essential.

Apply Now

Apply now by sending your CV via this advert or contact Sophie at Global Highland on (phone number removed) for more information.