Chef

Job purpose: We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Chef / Chef in Training to join our kitchen team at Ardennan House Hotel.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently studying professional cookery at college, or looking to develop a career in the hospitality industry.

Working alongside our experienced kitchen team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy hotel kitchen, assisting with food preparation, cooking and restaurant service. The role will provide the opportunity to put college learning into practice while developing the confidence and experience needed to progress as a professional chef.

Duties will include assisting with food preparation, cooking dishes from our restaurant menu, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following food hygiene procedures and supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services.

What will I learn? Food preparation techniques, including chopping, portioning and preparing ingredients.

Basic and advanced cooking methods and techniques.

Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to restaurant standards.

Working efficiently in a professional kitchen during busy service periods.

Food hygiene, food safety and health and safety practices.

Stock control, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.

Menu preparation and understanding ingredients and flavours.

Teamwork, communication and time management.

Working to deadlines and maintaining consistency and quality.

What qualifications or qualities are required? An interest in cooking and a genuine desire to develop a career as a chef.

Currently studying, or interested in studying, professional cookery at college.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Able to work well as part of a team.

Good attention to detail and pride in your work.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to take direction from experienced chefs.

Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, commitment and enthusiasm to learn and develop.