Do you enjoy cooking? Need some extra income but can’t commit to permanent hours? Come work for us on a casual basis.
* Enjoy having the flexibility to work casually, shifts will be offered as and when they arise.
* You can choose to accept or decline shifts based on your availability.
* You’ll be paid circa £14.03 per hour
Love where you work!
At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We’re all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Casual Chefs you will support our Head Chef and play an important role in delivering our catering service to resident groups that visit us at our Field Studies Centre.
* You’ll need to be happy to be able to carry out all duties associated with kitchen work.
* We usually operate fixed mealtimes with one or two sittings, using set menus with two or three food choices.
* You’ll be cooking and delivering breakfasts (earliest usually 7.45am) and evening meals (latest usually 6.30 pm) for up to 154 residential visitors
Keen to know more? Watch this video to learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council.
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
If you already know Millport, you know what makes it special — the sea air, the slower pace, the familiar faces, and the feeling of being part of a real island community. This role is perfect for anyone living locally who’d like to pick up some casual hours, stay connected with the community, and work in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Whether you enjoy the island’s natural beauty, the coastal walks, or simply the rhythm of island life, this job lets you stay close to home while being part of a welcoming team. We’re just a short hop from the mainland, but the atmosphere here is uniquely Millport: supportive, down‑to‑earth, and full of character.
We’re also proud to have been awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to providing healthy, nutritious, and sustainable meals for everyone who visits.
We ask that you have:
You will have previous catering experience and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers. In addition to:
* A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
* A natural pride in the work you produce
* A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
* A professional manner in all that you do
* An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
* A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
Applications will be considered on arrival.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis at Field Studies Council Millport
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.