Do you love creating healthy, delicious, and sustainable meals? Join us at Field Studies Council Millport, where your skills help fuel an organisation that inspires people to connect with nature. Why youll love working with us: Permanentfull-timecontract average 37.5hours per week No late-night shifts, our finish time is normally by 8pm! Fixed mealtimes and planned menus giving you predictable hours and structured shifts for a healthy worklife balance Salaryequates to circa £15.49per hour (increasing to £16.12 per hour from 1 April 2026) Excellent benefits including life assurance (5x salary), health & wellbeing support, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and loyalty days. Were able to offer accommodation to help make your move to the island as smooth as possible. If youre relocating with family, a three-bedroom apartment may be available temporarily to give you a welcoming base while you find your feet. If youre relocating alone, longer-term shared accommodation is available, offering an easy and affordable way to get settled on the island.

Whatyoullbe doing As Head Chef, youll lead our hospitality team to deliver memorable meals for up to 150 visitors. This role combines hands-on cooking with team management. Youll be creating nutritious, sustainable menus for diverse diets and allergens, including, but not limited to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and religious or cultural options. Typical day: Breakfast: 711am Dinner: 38pm Set menus with 23 options per meal A mix of prep, cooking, and kitchen leadership Leading a small team of 8-10 part time staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Were proud to have achieved the Soil Association Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award , recognising our commitment to healthy, sustainable meals. Your weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks. Please view the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.

Whereyoullbe based Millport is a stunning coastal island where nature is your daily backdrop. Imagine working surrounded by sea and hills, with endless opportunities for adventure: coastal exploration, hill walking, snorkelling, rock climbing, kayaking and wildlife spotting Living and working in Millport isnt just a job, its a chance to combine your culinary skills, love of nature, and sense of adventure every day . Youll be part of a close-knit community with a slower pace of life, yet still within reach of Glasgow.

Whowerelooking for Previous catering experience with some management exposure Catering qualification or relevant vocational experience Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance (HACCP/CookSafe) Pride in your work, a flexible approach, and a positive team spirit Passion for sustainability and nature

Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Competitive salary 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service Health and Wellbeing Support App Second opinions from top doctors 24hr Counselling Helpline Service Cycle to work and EV schemes Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities Flexible working options where roles permit Quality learning and development opportunities

Ready to apply? If this sounds like the opportunity youve been looking for, wed love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply early to avoid disappointment. We may close the role early if we have enough suitable applicants.

For questions about the role, call Elke Scheibler on 01475 531420. If youdontmeet every requirement listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, includingappropriate PVG Scheme checkwith Disclosure Scotland.

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