Food manager Work, Jobs in Dalkeith (with Salaries)

Cook / Kitchen Lead
Substances Support Scotland —Dalkeith
- £25,180 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Driving
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4d
Event Operations Manager
Sodexo —Edinburgh
- £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
General Manager
Ottolenghi —Edinburgh
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Wine Bar and Restaurant Manager
CATA —Edinburgh
- From £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Head of Events
Sodexo —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
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6d
Assistant Manager - Howies Restaurant
Howies —Edinburgh
- £32,705 - £42,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Restaurant management
- Employee discount
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1d
Catering Manager
The Haggis Box —Edinburgh
- From £31,200 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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10d
Cafe Manager
CH&CO —Edinburgh
- £28,285.90 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Café
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Head Chef
Meallmore —Edinburgh
- £16.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Team management
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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4d
Food & Beverage Manager
Stobo Castle Health Spa —Stobo
- Organisational skills
- Café
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Bar & Accommodation Manager
B&L Bars —Kinghorn
- £24,420 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
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8d
General Manager
Popeyes UK —Edinburgh
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Shift Manager
Greggs —Tranent
- £14 an hour
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
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1d
General Manager - Edinburgh
Chartwells —Edinburgh
- £21.56 an hour
- Contracts
- School
- Employee discount
9d
Bench General Manager
Five Guys UK —Edinburgh
- From £40,970 a year
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Kitchen Team Manager
Haven —Prestonpans
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Bar Manager
Balbirnie House Hotel —Glenrothes
- £30,831.96 - £34,331.96 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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6d
Main - Team Leader (Marks & Spencer)
WHSmith Travel —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Supervising experience
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Shift Leader
Tortilla —Edinburgh
- Up to £13.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Restaurant experience
- Employee discount
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Team Manager
Fox's Burton's Companies —Livingston
- Night shift
- Bakery
- Leadership

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Cook / Kitchen Lead

Substances Support Scotland
Dalkeith

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Job details

Part-time
£25,180 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Hospitality
Driving Licence
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Supervising experience
Driving
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Food preparation
Food Hygiene Certificate
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Cook / Kitchen Lead will be responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of food within the Recovery Café, ensuring a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.

The role will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food purchasing, food preparation, food service, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety. The postholder will play an important role in supporting and developing volunteers, creating opportunities for learning, confidence building and meaningful participation within a recovery-focused environment.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and passionate about using food as a tool for community engagement, wellbeing and recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation and Service

Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious, cost-effective meals and refreshments for café attendees.
Develop menus that meet the needs of service users while working within agreed budgets.
Purchase food, ingredients and kitchen supplies in line with organisational procedures.
Ensure meals are prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
Manage stock levels and maintain accurate records of food ordering and usage.
Monitor food waste and identify opportunities to maximise value and efficiency.

Kitchen Operations

Ensure the kitchen is prepared and operational prior to each service.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen environment.
Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, food safety and environmental health requirements.
Carry out routine kitchen safety checks and maintain appropriate records.
Ensure all equipment is used, maintained and stored safely.

Volunteer Support and Development

Supervise and support volunteers working within the kitchen environment.
Provide guidance, encouragement and practical training to volunteers.
Promote a positive, educational and recovery-focused atmosphere.
Assist volunteers to develop confidence, skills and experience through meaningful participation.
Contribute to volunteer induction and ongoing support processes.

Partnership and Team Working

Attend daily team huddles and contribute to service planning and communication.
Work collaboratively with the Front of House Coordinator and wider café team.
Support the overall aims and objectives of the Recovery Café.
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures.
Adhere to food hygiene legislation, health and safety requirements and risk management procedures.
Report accidents, incidents and concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
Participate in team meetings and training opportunities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum).
Relevant catering, hospitality or food preparation qualification (or equivalent experience).
Full UK Driving Licence (desirable if purchasing responsibilities are included).

Experience

Experience preparing and serving food within a commercial, community or hospitality setting.
Experience maintaining food hygiene and health and safety standards.
Experience managing stock, ordering supplies and working within budgets.
Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring volunteers, trainees or staff.
Experience working within community-based or third sector environments.

Knowledge

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and best practice.
Understanding of health and safety requirements within a kitchen environment.
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
Understanding of recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
Awareness of the challenges faced by individuals affected by substance use, mental health difficulties or social isolation.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to supervise and motivate volunteers in a supportive manner.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional approach during busy service periods.
Competent record-keeping and administration skills.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working within a recovery, wellbeing or community café environment.
Experience supporting individuals with lived experience of substance use, mental health challenges or social exclusion.
Experience contributing to service development initiatives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Compassionate and approachable.
Organised and reliable.
Positive and encouraging towards volunteers.
Calm and resilient under pressure.
Committed to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion.
Flexible and adaptable.
Passionate about supporting recovery and community wellbeing.

Pay: £25,180.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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