The Job (in a nutshell) The hospitality department is a valuable component in ensuring a quality visitor experience is provided at the Loch Eil centre. The catering provision supports our residential courses, operational and hospitality needs. This role reports to the Lead Chef. At our Loch Eil centre we are very proud of the food we serve to our clients. Our focus is all about producing fresh, homemade, wholesome meals using local produce. The Cook will support and assist with the day to day food service operation ensuring an excellent catering provision is provided. Responsibilities · Responsible for the preparation, production and service of food and beverages · Follow all cleanliness/hygiene, processes, and procedures of the kitchen in line with the Food Safety Policy · Safely operate all equipment · Comply with health and safety, security, and emergency procedures · Provide a high standard of customer care · Be a co-operative team member with colleagues, line managers and customers · Work towards achieving The Trust’s environmental objectives · Work towards achieving The Trust’s strategic plan What We are Looking For / Your Attributes · You’ll need to enjoy working as part of a team and have an approachable mindset · Be passionate about food · Have a friendly ‘can do’ attitude and contribute to a positive work environment · Be energetic, with a level of fitness to be able to manage the physical demands of the job and site · Be reliable and have good timekeeping · Have good attention to detail · Have an excellent approach to customer care · Have a high level of personal hygiene and presentation · Be happy to work unsupervised and to take instructions from more experienced staff / team · Ability to relate to and communicate with all types of people · Able to solve problems and show proactive behaviour · Have good organisational skills. · Be able to work in a busy environment · Care for and believe in the value of developing young people It's good working here 40 hours over five days Most weekends offEvery Christmas and New Year off Meals on duty Flexible working options Spacious, well equipped, open plan kitchens Training, development and progression Uniform provided Cycle to work scheme Personal healthcare plan plus other benefits - Annual Leave of 24 days increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays - Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance helpline - Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date - Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting - Employee assistance program