Chef

Job Description

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team.

About the Role:

Based at Glentress Forest Cafe, EH458NB you will be working 32 hours a week which includes weekends and bank holidays. You’ll play a key role in preparing and serving high-quality food that meets our standards and delights our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Food preparation: handling day-to-day duties and ensuring dishes meet site standards.
• Cooking and service: managing your station and delivering food on time.
• Safety and hygiene: following best practices with equipment, utensils, and food storage.
• Stock management: keeping ingredients fresh and reordering stock, when supplies run low.
• Teamwork: collaborating with the culinary team to maintain quality and service throughout the shift.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven chef experience.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and processes, with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Food hygiene certification at Level 2 (desirable).

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for food and customer service.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The right to work in the UK.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.