Kitchen Assistant to join our team
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.
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.
Passionate People
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.
Salary
£12.21 per hour.
How to Apply
If this post interests you, please apply in writing to:
Helen Richards
Roxburghe EstatesOffice
Kelso, Roxburghshire
TD5 7SF
E-mail: [email protected]
