Cook Catering Services

Role: Cook Reports to: Visitor Services Supervisor Leith Hall, Garden and Estate, AB54 4NQ Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Until October 2026. Additional hours available for peak periods and events This will include regular weekend duties and some evening working To assist in the day-to-day management of the Food & Beverage offer at Leith Hall, Garden and Estate, to ensure that all targets are met, and all visitors receive the highest level of visitor experience standards. Contribute to food production as per the Menu Cycle/Specification and event Food Production (corporate, hospitality, meetings etc.) ·      Ensure high Standards of Kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, tidiness, and related schedules ·      Use fresh produce and ingredients whenever and wherever is possible and minimise wastage. ·      Maintain a high standard of food presentation to the customer ·      Share in the common responsibility of implementing the Trust’s “Health & Safety Policy”, being mindful at all times of the health and safety of self, staff, volunteers, and visitors. ·      efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and the disposal of waste, considered use of transport ·      Help to reduce occurrences where Health or Safety of yourself and other employees may be put in jeopardy ·      Adherence to the COSHH Training provided and control of substances covered by COSHH ·      Involvement in the upkeep and maintenance of both the entire department site and, specifically, the Catering Outlets ·      Involvement in assessing and preserving the safety of utensils and equipment used within the Catering Outlets. The role works with several departments: retail, catering, and admissions, assisting with special events and functions when required. ·      The role requires the post holder to work flexible working patterns and hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Will use catering equipment including cooking equipment. coffee machines and dishwashers. ·      Will use a wide range of ICT equipment including land-line phone, two-way radio, email, scanner, laptop/PC, printer etc. Demonstrable experience as a cook in preparing and producing food to a consistently high standard using fresh products and ingredients ·      Level 2 Food Hygiene ·      HNC Professional Cookery, NC Bakery) ·      Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate ·      The current duties of this job do not require criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out  Key Performance indicators and targets ·      Catering targets are met or exceeded, and margins achieved ·      Systems of recording are all up to date: including allergens, COSSH, cleaning records, stock take and wastage ·      Visitor Feedback survey scores