Chef / Trainee Chef – The Kirk Café, Tankerness, Orkney

Sheila Fleet; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned café in Orkney is looking for a qualified chef or trainee chef to join their team. The successful applicant will assist in providing high-quality meals and ensure smooth kitchen operations. Ideal candidates should have a passion for cooking, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Full training is provided. Interested applicants can apply via email or phone.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and providing quality experience for customers.
• Ability to adapt to challenges as they arise.
• Basic mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and kitchen team in providing high-quality meals.
• Support the smooth running of all areas of the Kirk Café kitchen.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Customer service experience

Understanding of food hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate

Vocational hospitality qualifications

Job description

Position Overview

We’re looking for a qualified chef or trainee chef to join our incredible team at The Kirk Café in Tankerness, Orkney. The successful applicant will assist our chefs and kitchen team in the provision of high-quality customer meals within a clean and safe working environment. You will assist in the smooth running of all areas of the Kirk Café kitchen.

This permanent position would suit a qualified chef with industry experience, but we are also happy to support and encourage a talented individual who is keen to learn on the job. Full training provided. The ideal candidate will be able to work 4-5 days per week (typically 9am-5pm), working weekends on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking and a desire to provide a quality experience for customers
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Self‑motivated, taking pride in work done
• Ability to adapt to challenges as they arise
• Basic mathematical skills
• Experience working as part of a team in a kitchen environment
• Experience in customer service and hospitality
• An understanding of food hygiene and safety, HACCP and safe working practices
• Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate
• Any vocational hospitality qualifications

To apply, please email your CV and letter of application to Neil Gibson, Head Chef, at [e-mail]. You’re also welcome to contact Neil on 01856 861 203 to ask any questions.