Role: Cook
Location: The Mill Café at Tillicoultry
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours (Flexibility required)
Salary: Competitive
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Sterling Home! Having just celebrated our 50th year as the largest family-owned furniture and homewares retailing group, our customers can trust that when they enter one of our stores or cafes, they will be warmly welcomed by our employees.
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cook to join The Mill Café based within Sterling Homes, Tillicoultry.
The Mill Cafe at Sterling Furniture is looking for a skilled cook to add to our team to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight customers with their taste and timely delivery. You will be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals and baking.
Responsibilities:
1. Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
2. Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
3. Cook food using various cookers, grillers etc.
4. Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
5. Keep a sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen
6. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
7. Check the quality of ingredients
8. Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
About you!
1. Proven experience as a cook or in training to be a cook is preferred
2. Good cooking and baking skills
3. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
4. Knowledge of various cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
5. Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
6. Ability to work well in a team
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Stamina to work in a fast-paced environment
9. Skilful in moving around a kitchen and apt in multi-tasking
10. A “can do” attitude with a positive, calm and polite nature
11. Reliable, with the ability to juggle a number of projects
12. Team focused
13. Confidence to suggest new dishes for the menu
What do we offer?
1. Development opportunities to grow with the company
2. Enjoy local gym discounts and up to 6 free face-to-face or telephone counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing
3. We offer you the opportunity to boost your pension and secure a brighter future
4. Enjoy a generous staff discount of 30% on our products and services & receive countless discounts off high street retailers & entertainment through our SAGE Benefits portal
5. Recharge with 30 days of paid holiday, plus the flexibility to purchase additional days for extended adventures!
6. Free Parking at every location, along with free electric charging points
7. Life Assurance: Enjoy free coverage of at least twice your annual salary, up to retirement age
Why join us?
At Sterling Home, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. You'll have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to the success of a leading furniture retailer, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to join our team as a Cook and embark on a rewarding career journey with Sterling Home.
Sterling Homes is committed to creating an inclusive & respectful environment for all. We celebrate diversity, whilst empowering & trusting one another. The future success of Sterling Homes is our people - our mission is to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers so we can learn & grow together.
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