KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity, and performance.
2. Prepare, produce, and present food to a high standard following methods and as guided by the senior chefs.
3. Work closely with the Commis Chef to guide and support them and deliver quality service.
4. Contribute suggestions to support the senior chefs in producing creative menus that are appropriate and appealing to all clients and markets, using flair and practicality.
5. Manage food costs and avoid wastage by making careful choices on food portions and perishability, liaising with the Sous Chef.
6. Ensure supplies are correctly ordered, accepted, secured, stored, and stock managed to a high standard, highlighting any low stock to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
7. Keep training and all other records up to date and accurate.
8. Pursue actions arising from reviews or performance appraisals.
9. Attend and undertake any training, online or in person.
10. Work on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
11. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold environmental values of sustainability in all tasks.
12. Undertake all tasks following High Life Highland policies and procedures, including health and safety and current legislation, reporting concerns to management for corrective action.
13. Ensure activities comply with Food Safety Standards, specifically using the CookSafe model, and report issues to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
14. Respond professionally and positively to feedback, both internal and external, with a solution-focused approach, including communication with the front of house team.
15. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Inverness Castle Experience.
16. Maintain catering facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and order, reporting issues to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
17. Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland, especially during projects, training, or staff absences due to holidays or sickness.
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