Cook/Chef – Full-Time or Part-Time
Permanent or Winter Seasonal
The beautiful Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, with stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, are recognised as one of Scotland's best places to live. In 2022, the Office for National Statistics named the locals as the happiest and most content people in the UK.
We're a friendly, independent café/restaurant with a growing local following and a blossoming tourist trade during the summer. We have now been open for nearly a year and would like to grow our food offering, especially evening meals. We're looking for a passionate cook or chef to help us. If you love creating tasty, comforting dishes and enjoy working in a small, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you
What we offer:
Deerness Distillery can offer:
* A modern, well-equipped kitchen (Rational ovens, Thermomix, etc.)
* Flexible hours (full or part-time)
* A permanent role or one for the winter season
* Competitive pay
* Creative input into menus
* Good work/life balance – time to explore some of the 70 islands that make up the archipelago.
* Plenty of parking and a scenic, traffic-free journey to work.
What we're looking for:
* Experience in a professional kitchen (café, restaurant, or similar).
* Passion for good food and seasonal ingredients.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
* Reliability, creativity, and a positive attitude.
* Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Help us bring our evening service to life
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary
Pay: £13.60-£16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Orkney KW17 2QJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* kitchen/cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person