Chef at The Lochan in Auchlochan Retirement Village, on Only Chefs.
Exciting New Café/Bistro Opening!
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team as we prepare for an exciting new café/bistro opening!
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a new venture from the beginning, learn from an experienced kitchen team and develop your skills in a fresh-food environment.
Our focus is on fresh food cooked from scratch, quality ingredients and consistently high standards. We’re looking for someone who shares that passion and is eager to build their experience while helping create something special.
The Role
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of fresh food from scratch.
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily food preparation and service.
• Following recipes, instructions and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Preparing ingredients, including chopping, peeling and portioning.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Helping with stock rotation, storage and minimising waste.
• Ensuring ingredients, equipment and workstations are ready for service.
• Supporting the team to maintain quality, consistency and presentation across every dish.
• Learning and developing your skills across different areas of the kitchen.
The Ideal Candidate
• Has a genuine passion for cooking and fresh food.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Is able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Has a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Is willing to follow instructions and develop their kitchen skills.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right person.
We’re open to hearing from aspiring chefs, catering students and enthusiastic individuals looking to begin or develop their career in a professional kitchen.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a fresh-food café/bistro kitchen.
• Support and training from an experienced kitchen team.
• The opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and quality produce.
• A supportive working environment where learning and development are encouraged.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow with the business.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about good food, eager to learn and want to start building your career in the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!