Cook/chef

Our Place Annan
49–55 High Street, Annan, DG12 6AD

Our Place Annan is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our kitchen team.

We are currently recruiting for:

• An experienced Cook
• A Kitchen Assistant/Kitchen Porter

Our Place is a busy, relaxed restaurant in the centre of Annan, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. Our menu includes traditional favourites, burgers, steaks, fish dishes, pasta, Sunday roasts, lighter meals and homemade-style desserts.

Cook

We are looking for an experienced and dependable chef who can work confidently as part of a small kitchen team and help maintain consistently high standards.

Main responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes from our main, lunch, breakfast and Sunday menus.
• Working independently on an allocated kitchen section during service.
• Completing food preparation and ensuring ingredients are ready before service.
• Maintaining consistent portion sizes, presentation and food quality.
• Following food-safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Preparing dishes for customers with dietary requirements carefully and accurately.
• Checking deliveries and ensuring food is labelled, dated, stored and rotated correctly.
• Helping manage stock levels and minimise unnecessary food waste.
• Keeping all kitchen areas, equipment and storage spaces clean and organised.
• Supporting other members of the kitchen team during busy services.
• Assisting with specials, menu development and training less-experienced team members where required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience working as a chef or cook in a restaurant, hotel, pub or similarly busy kitchen.
• The ability to prepare and cook food consistently while working under pressure.
• Good organisation, time management and communication.
• A reliable and professional attitude.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• A food-hygiene qualification is preferred, although training can be provided where appropriate.

Kitchen Assistant/Kitchen Porter

We are also looking for a hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support the chefs and help keep the kitchen operating safely and efficiently.

Previous kitchen experience would be helpful, but it is not essential for the right person. Reliability, cleanliness and a willingness to work are more important.

Main responsibilities

• Washing dishes, cooking equipment, utensils and kitchen containers.
• Keeping the pot-wash, preparation areas, floors and storage areas clean and tidy.
• Carrying out basic food preparation such as washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Helping chefs prepare for service and replenishing ingredients when required.
• Unpacking deliveries and storing products correctly.
• Following food-safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Emptying bins and dealing with waste safely and correctly.
• Helping with closing-down and deep-cleaning duties.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy periods.
• Completing any reasonable kitchen duties requested by the chef or manager.

What we are looking for

• A reliable person who arrives on time and is ready to work.
• Someone comfortable working in a busy and physically active environment.
• Good standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help the wider team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• An interest in learning basic kitchen and food-preparation skills.

What we offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Staff meals or refreshments during qualifying shifts.
• Training in food safety, allergens and kitchen procedures.
• Opportunities for the Kitchen Assistant to learn additional preparation and cooking duties.
• Pay based on the position and previous experience.
• Hours and working pattern to be discussed at interview.

To apply, please send your CV and a short message explaining which position you are interested in and your previous experience to:

[email protected]

Alternatively, applications may be handed in directly at:

Our Place Annan
49–55 High Street
Annan
DG12 6AD

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person