Chef

We are looking for a friendly and proactive Chef to join our kitchen team. Our onsite eatery holds a 5-star VisitScotland rating and offers breakfast, coffee and tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. You will play a key role in creating fresh, high-quality dishes from scratch and ensuring our high standards are consistently maintained. This is a permanent role, working a minimum of 32 hours per week. Some weekend working is required however evening work will be on occasion only - perfect to enjoy cooking whilst maintaining a work-life balance! Pay for this role starts from £13.45 per hour, dependent on experience.  About the role You will be: * preparing, cooking and baking items from our breakfast and lunch menu * ensuring the quality of dishes are of a high standard on all occasions * maintaining good stock control and storage of food, equipment and cleaning items * adhering to food safety procedures at all times * ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen About You You will: * have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills * have knowledge of food allergies cook safe * have a passion for sourcing and utilising local fresh ingredients and making dishes from scratch * experience of working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen where food is made to order * attention to detail in the presentation of food and commitment to quality * enthusiasm for discovering new food trends and contributing ideas to the daily ‘specials’ items and menu changes About Us Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint. Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking. We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com [hr@johnstonsofelgin.com]. Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.

What is the Role? As a Chef for our Kingpin Macarthur venue, you will: * Be an integral part of our kitchen team, bringing our spectacular menu to the plate with a strong focus on speed and consistency * Bring to life our expansive food range from freshly grilled burgers to nachos and share plates, all the way to gourmet canapes for our corporate events! You will be supported by and also provide support to the Venue Manager and have a razor-sharp focus on ensuring our guest experience is second to none.   Perks That Pack a Punch * Get paid to play - seriously, you’ll be surrounded by games all day, how cool! * Health & wellbeing focus – chat to our TEEG Wellbeing Ambassadors and use AccessEAP * Career growth across our brands in Australia & NZ! * Sweet discounts and perks that make your off-hours just as fun (want to verse us in $5 bowling, anyone?) * A team culture that’s so great, you’ll actually want to come to work   Who are you? * A dedicated hands on & hard-working chef with experience in a high-volume café or food outlet * A speedy learner with a superb knowledge of food safety principles - safety is the key to success! * Passionate and dedicated to guest experience & ensuring everyone leaves your venue with a big smile (we are OBSESSED with our guests) * The epitome of our venues; FUN, REMARKABLE, REAL, OBSESSED, PARTNER