Commis Chef | Scottish Highlands | £31,000 per annum

Are you an ambitious Commis Chef looking to kick-start your culinary career in a professional kitchen?

We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join a prestigious hospitality venue, where you'll work alongside experienced chefs, develop your skills, and build a rewarding career in one of Scotland's leading kitchens.

This is the perfect role for a passionate, hardworking chef who is eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and progress within a supportive, high-performing kitchen brigade.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and learn from some of the industry's best chefs, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will get in your new role

• Salary £31,000 per annum
• Complimentary Meals on Shift 
• Internal/Company discounts 
• Comfortable staff accommodation available 
• Share of tips/gratuities 
• Comprehensive wellness programme

Responsibilities in your new role as Commis Chef

As a Commis Chef, you’ll support the kitchen team with daily tasks and help create high-quality dishes. Your duties will include: 

• Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables, meat, and fish
• Assist with cooking and plating dishes to company standards
• Follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations
• Receive, organise, and rotate stock using FIFO procedures
• Help monitor stock levels and minimise food waste
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and allergen procedures

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You will have a genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a strong desire to learn and develop within a professional high-end kitchen. You will bring: 

• Previous experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
• High standards of food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP procedures
• A positive, reliable, and proactive approach to work