Commis Chef
ABOUT US:
Situated on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland's breathtaking jewel, Cameron House is a magnificent 5-star resort. Uniquely positioned where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, this 17th-century baronial estate is rich in character and history. Cameron House offers an award-winning Spa with a rooftop infinity pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an extensive selection of resort activities, and a choice of five restaurants and bars to cater to every taste.
Our 208 bedrooms are an exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary, or guests can opt for a home from home in one of our 115 self-catering lodges or luxurious Mansion House suites.
The iconic lochside setting is a timeless celebration of grandeur and natural beauty. Spanning 400 acres of picturesque Scottish countryside, with adventure on the doorstep. Loch Lomond, with its impressive backdrop, is the perfect location for a variety of water and land activities, including speedboat tours, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, 4X4 off-road driving, falconry, and more.
THE ROLE:
The Commis Chef is responsible for carrying out basic food preparation to a good standard. They will be able to identify flavour and seasoning balances and correct any discrepancies. They can be tasked with any basic assignment within the kitchen including cleaning and food preparation tasks and are able to follow a recipe with guidance from the senior chef team.
Youll also be expected to deliver on the following:
Can undertake basic food preparation and cooking tasks, increasing in speed and confidence after full training is given to them.
Showing promise in setting up any section in their assigned kitchen, ensuring all food safety is met as directed by the outlet head chef.
Full training is given to conform to HACCP, Trail and Scotland EHO guidelines and standards on a daily basis, expected to ask questions if unsure.
Replicating consistency and quality of dishes in line with the senior chefs direction and standard.
Demonstrates an improved and consistent standard of culinary skills in most aspects of the kitchen when trained.
Expected to assist in any section of the kitchen if requested by a senior chef, including supporting the KPs or the Stores department.
Must be familiar with their outlet kitchens layout and the safety and security of their outlet kitchen after full training, if unsure to ask questions.
Expected to assist the CDP team and help in any section of another outlet if required by the executive chef or executive sous chef.
Must show compliance with cleanliness within their section.
Undertakes any instruction given to them by a senior chef.
Demonstrates an improved and consistent standard of culinary skills in most aspects of the kitchen when trained.
Ensure proper and correct storage of all food items during service times on their section after full training.
Capable of identifying shortfalls and food needing to be ordered for their sections when asked.
Able to work under supervision, asks questions when unsure and has their mise en place checked every time.
Shows care in personal hygiene and care when handling food.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we dont have a typical employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.
People who want to achieve great things your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive, and determination to meet challenges head on.
People who are naturally friendly who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests Its about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in its up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
Apprenticeship or relevant work experience within a professional kitchen
Good communication skills
Basic IT skills, and food hygiene qualification an advantage
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
Heres what to expect when you work as part of our team:
Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
Pension scheme and Stream financial services
Long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
Enhanced holidays with long service
Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts
Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 50% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities cinema tickets and retail products
Lifeworks App lots of discounts on everyday purchases, with brand that you love
Supplier and local business discounts, eg Sealy Mattresses and selected Lomond Shores retailers
Free parking
At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.
We are only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Glasgow, so if the outdoors is your thing theres also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep just waiting to be explored in your free time.
Join The Team
Join Cameron House and you're joining a five-star resort with a long history and an abundance of ambition. The original estate was home to the Smollett family for over 300 years, including the famous 18th Century novelist and poet, Tobias Smollett. Tobias travelled widely, yet the vision of his Scottish home was never lost, "I have seen Lake Garda, Albana, De Visco, Bolsetta and Geneva. Upon my honour, I prefer Loch Lomond to them all." Naturally, we agree with Tobias, wholeheartedly.
Since the estate was sold for development in 1986, Cameron House has grown both in reputation and size. Today, we're all about creating memorable experiences that exceed expectations every time. How do we do this? By providing our particular brand of five-star experience across everything we do - from our accommodation, award-winning spa, and championship golf to our choice of dining options and huge range of resort activities - all against the beautiful backdrop of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
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