Apprentice Chef
ABOUT US:
Situated on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland's breathtaking jewel, Cameron House is a magnificent 5-star resort. Uniquely positioned where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, this 17th-century baronial estate is rich in character and history. Cameron House offers an award-winning Spa with a rooftop infinity pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an extensive selection of resort activities, and a choice of five restaurants and bars to cater to every taste.
Our 208 bedrooms are an exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary, or guests can opt for a home from home in one of our 115 self-catering lodges or luxurious Mansion House suites.
The iconic lochside setting is a timeless celebration of grandeur and natural beauty. Spanning 400 acres of picturesque Scottish countryside, with adventure on the doorstep. Loch Lomond, with its impressive backdrop, is the perfect location for a variety of water and land activities, including speedboat tours, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, 4X4 off-road driving, falconry, and more.
THE ROLE:
Our 18 month industry leading Chef Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst working to the highest standards in hospitality.
The programme develops skills in food preparation, food service, food safety and health and safety and opens opportunities for progression within our many kitchens.
Your on-job training and assessment towards SCQF Professional Cookery level 5 or 6 and will be complimented with additional training and masterclasses. You will be working alongside some of the industry’s most talented Chefs across multiple kitchens delivering different food and service styles. All this whilst earning as you learn in a fun and friendly environment.
The key things you will be trained to be responsible for:
- Receiving, and safe storage of deliveries
- Performing basic cleaning duties according to schedules ensuring regular sanitization of all workstations and hand contact surfaces
- Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers and recording
- Accurately measuring ingredients
- Preparing ingredients, which includes meat, poultry, fish and game as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits
- Cooking simple meat fish and vegetable dishes and bread products
- Preparing basic salads and sauces
- Plating and presenting food
- Supporting the kitchen porter team
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don’t have a ‘typical’ employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.
- People who want to achieve great things – your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on.
- People who are naturally friendly – who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
- People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
- People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests – It’s about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
- People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in – it’s up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
- National 5 Qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications preferred
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification and work experience within a professional kitchen is an advantage though not essential
- To be passionate about food, and have a good palate
- Ability to quickly build excellent working relationships
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills with knowledge of Office software and ability to use technology
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Here’s what to expect when you work as part of our team:
- Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
- Pension scheme and Wagestream financial services
- Long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
- Enhanced holidays with long service
- Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts
- Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
- On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 50% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities cinema tickets and retail products
- Lifeworks App – lots of discounts on everyday purchases, with brand that you love
- Supplier and local business discounts, eg Sealy Mattresses and selected Lomond Shores retailers
- Free parking
- At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.
We are only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Glasgow, so if the outdoors is your thing there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.