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We are a family run cafe and gift shop in a beautiful location based in the North West Highlands, just off the famous NC500.

The cafe is of huge importance to the people of the village and local area and brings people together - which some say it is a bit of a hidden gem!

This would be a great opportunity for a food enthusiast to showcase their talents and make their mark in a vibrant and busy cafe, but someone who also can appreciate the positive aspects that come with rural life.

Please send your C.V. and references to quay.house@aol.com

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Roles in Kitchen; Front of House; Cleaning - available for the right candidate

Job Title: Senior Cook

Reports to: Care Home Manager

Job Role:
 Senior Cook is Responsible for preparing and cooking high quality meals while maintaining food
safety, hygiene and efficiency.
 Support Management with menu planning, stock management
 Supervision of kitchen staff.
 Accountable for providing the safe care of all Residents with regards to catering in line with
Legislation, Regulations, Guidelines and the Organisation’s policies and procedures, and as
directed by Management Team.

Requirements
1. Complete required training including RHEIS Intermediate Food Hygiene
2. PVG Registered
3. SVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery
4. 2 years proven experience in a professional kitchen.
5. Strong cooking skills with knowledge of Scottish Cuisine.
6. Understanding of Food Safety Laws with HACCP & Allergen Management.
7. Advanced Allergen training / willing to achieve within 3 months of taking up the role.
8. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
9. Good Communication and Teamwork skills

Preparation & Serving of Food
1. Preparation and cooking of all foods for residents’ consumption on a daily basis and present to a
high standard.
2. Nutritional Needs & Dietary Requirements.
3. Serve suitable portions and texture of food to individual residents in an attractive manner.
4. Ensure all food is stored, prepared and cooked in line with Food Standards Scotland Regulations.
Compliance
1. Ensuring that records and documentation are kept up to date.
2. Carrying out required Cook Safe / HACCP Policy, Processes and Procedures.
3. Comply with COSHH Guidelines.

Menu Planning
1. Proposing changes & improvements to Management Team and implementing appropriate
agreed changes / improvements.
Management of Provisions
1. Accurately completing the weekly provision order including stock take.
2. Apply Stock Rotation and Management appropriately.
3. At the start of shift ensure that all provisions required for that day and the following day are in

Catering Assistance
1. Serve main meals, prepare light meals, and prepare and serve beverages.
2. Assist Residents who require assistance adequate fluids & consumption of food.
3. Ensure specified nutritional dietary requirements are met.

Supervision & Development
1. Staff are required to participate in regular Supervision & Development sessions.
2. Supervise, Manage and Motivate other members of the catering team.

Health & Safety
1. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety
at Work Act are complied with, safe working practices are adhered to and that any hazards
observed are reported to the Management Team immediately.
2. Staff should be aware of their own limitations and seek help if required.
3. Comply with regulations under COSHH, Cook Safe and Health and Safety Regulations.
4. Be responsible for maintaining First Aid kit retained within kitchen area.

Shift Pattern:
Ave 35 Hours
4 Days 1 week, 3 Days the other week
07:30 - 18:30
1 Hour Unpaid Break
Alternate Weekends

Review
This Job Description is not definitive and will be reviewed regularly.
There may be other duties Cooks will be expected to fulfil as directed by Management Team.

Email CV to managerthornfieldhouse@thornfieldcare.co.uk

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Lochaline Community Café Manager Job Description

Rationale
The café is of huge importance socially, culturally and financially to the local community for the well-being of those who live here, supporting local businesses and bringing people together.
Proposal
Morvern Community Trading Company is looking to employ a Community Café Manager whose responsibilities will include:
Development of a business plan with Operations Manager
General management of the café
Overseeing and meeting budgets
Keeping accurate financial records
Create menus and vary on a regular basis
Staff recruitment and management
Ordering food, drink and ingredients
Ensuring the café runs smoothly
Highest standards of cleanliness are achieved
Keeping the café solvent
Promote local crafts and local makers
Meeting all statutory food hygiene, safety and quality requirements

Expectation:
To be open a minimum of 6 days a week in mid-season and summer months (April-October) and 3 days a week off -season (November-March).
The café manager would be expected as minimum to break-even making sure the takings cover the weekly float with the aim to make a profit during the summer months that could be invested back into the café and the hub to make it more efficient and amenable.
Evening meals could also be explored subject to demand and additional hours created for this.

What is in it for you?
Exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful highland location, in a vibrant community with an expanding economy.
Fixed hours of 37.5 hours p/w at £15 ph, mainly day-time working. Holidays should be taken in the winter period. Affordable accommodation may be available in the village.

Please send your CV with a covering letter setting out why you are suitably qualified and experienced for the role.

We expect all staff to be paid a living wage and the café to be run as sustainably as possible, promoting local produce, heritage and culture where possible.

Deadline for application: Friday 31st January 2025
Interview Monday 3rd February in Lochaline Hub PA80 5XT, reasonable interview expenses can be covered.