A unique opportunity has arisen to join the team at Floors Castle.
Floors Castle kitchen is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to come and join our well established & professional team, based within the main Castle kitchen, providing a fantastic environment to learn and develop new skills alongside the personal chef to the Duke of Roxburghe.
Overview
The kitchen team at Floors Castle is the engine room of the operation. They provide catering for over 40,000 visitors a year, produce the Castle’s own range of products for sale in our gift shops, as well as providing top class private dining in the Castle.
Floors Castle kitchen is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to come and join our well established & professional team, based within the main Castle kitchen, providing a fantastic environment to learn and develop new skills alongside the personal chef to the Duke of Roxburghe. This position would suit someone looking to enter the catering industry, and could be fitted in around other responsibilities such as childcare.
About us
The estate has been part of the Scottish Borders since 1358. Everything we do, is to ensure that we continue into the next millennium. Through our longevity we have developed deep connections with the land and its people and we are guided by the principle that our operations benefit the health of the environment and the prosperity of local communities. We are not just enduring; we will constantly innovate and grow to maximise the potential of the region and land under our care so we will be a source of inspiration and a model estate for the 21st Century.
It takes a certain sort of person to flourish in such a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment like Floors Castle. We look for talented, self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be able to share our passion for providing a warm welcome and amazing experiences.
Our Values
Custodians Community Authenticity Drive Warmth
To understand, improve and develop our natural, heritage and built environments, allowing them to flourish as sustainable businesses capable of making significant contributions to a vibrant Borders community, now and for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Assistant you be required to work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef and Chefs de Partie to assist in production supporting Catering, retail and functions.
These include:
Support for the Kitchen Team in the provision of a clean and hygienic environment. Help maintain the high standards of our food safety & hygiene policy.
Packing and organisation of Kitchen produce stores
Daily delivery of produce to retail and catering outlets across site
Maintaining stock levels for the retail outlets and ensuring the production line works efficiently.
Qualities you will possess
Enthusiastic approach to work. Positive and approachable manner.
Ability to work without the need of close supervision. High level of attention to detail.
Ability to work closely within a team. A full driver’s license is essential
Hours of work
Basic hours are 9am – 3pm – 5 days from seven on a rota basis. Includes weekends and may include occasional evenings to meet business requirements.
National living wage.
How to Apply
If this post interests you, please apply in writing with your CV to:
Helen Richards Roxburghe Estates Office Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SF
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