Live-in Chef de Partie | Islay of Islay, Scotland

Live-in Chef de Partie | Islay of Islay, Scotland | Up to £25k + accommodation

Overview

Our client is looking for a motivated Live-in Chef de Partie to join their boutique hotel on the beautiful Isle of Islay in Scotland. This exciting opportunity would suit an individual with a passionate interest in cooking delicious food with local, seasonal produce.

This private estate produces high-quality grass-fed beef and lamb, a substantial amount of wild game and has its own kitchen garden. On top of this Islay’s bountiful coast produces fabulous seafood including lobster, crab, langoustines, oysters, and scallops.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting field-to-fork team giving the successful applicant the ability to cook with fresh, top-quality produce.

Start date: ASAP.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Chef de Partie in Islay, Scotland include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes
• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
• Preparing meat and fish
• Assisting with the management of health and safety
• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
• Managing and training any Commis Chefs
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards

Candidates must be/have:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef de Partie
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Understandable level of English spoken and written
• A clean driver’s license
• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to manage Commis Chefs
• Ability to produce good quality food in all sections
• Good oral communication, team management skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Positive and approachable manner

Desirable qualifications include:

• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards

Accommodation
Shared accommodation – a large estate house with shared bathroom and kitchen.

Plus, £50 per week, payable towards the electricity and council tax.

Other benefits:

Free firewood from the estate
Beef, lamb, and venison from the estate
Staff events throughout the year
20% discount for the Bridgend Hotel

Hours
Full time.

Location
Isle of Islay, Scotland.

Salary
Up to £25,000, depending on experience.

Job ref
CP928: Chef de Partie on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.