Contribute to food production, follow instructions from Sous Chef and Head Chef, and maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene, and food safety.
* Be knowledgeable of the days business, i.e., know what reservations are booked into the Food & Beverage outlets, be aware of outside events that will impact directly on business, etc.
* Be familiar with the menu and with any specials of the day.
* Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
* Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen/buffet are prepared to the approved standard of presentation.
* Avoid unnecessary wastage, to observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
* Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
* Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
* Comply with all Health and Safety guidelines and report any issues as appropriate.
* Energy and cost awareness to deliver savings where possible.
* Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
* Following company control procedures in accordance with the company Internal audit requirements
* Assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen
We offer a competitive salary, cash incentives, long service recognition, and rewards for hard work, including meals provided, sales incentives, and opportunities for personal development.
You will work as part of a team in a hotel with a 24-hour shuttle service to the airport, offering a warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in. The hotel is close to historic city centre and landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Zoo.
We provide spacious guest rooms with complimentary WiFi, a 32-inch LCD TV, large work desk, and daily newspaper. Gather with friends and co-workers at The Space, a modern venue that merges restaurant, bar and lounge, offering diverse menus with locally sourced ingredients.
We also offer a heated indoor pool, fitness centre, and spa, as well as 22 fully equipped meeting rooms with WiFi access, natural daylight, and air-conditioning.