Breakfast Chef
Nira Caledonia Hotel
Are you an experienced Breakfast Chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and delivering an excellent guest experience?
Nira Caledonia Hotel is looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an important role within our morning operation, ensuring our guests start their day with a consistently excellent breakfast.
30 hours a week. 4 days a week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday. Flexibility needed to cover holidays.
The Role
As Breakfast Chef, you will take responsibility for preparing, cooking and presenting a range of premium breakfast dishes, including traditional cooked breakfasts, eggs, pastries and continental options.
You will work with quality ingredients, including local Scottish produce, while maintaining high standards of presentation, consistency and portion control.
As part of the role, you will:
Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast dishes to Nira Caledonia Hotel standards.
Take responsibility for opening and preparing the kitchen for breakfast service.
Ensure breakfast service is fully prepared and ready on time.
Work efficiently and calmly during busy service periods.
Monitor food levels and replenish items throughout service.
Support and direct the morning Kitchen Porter, delegating appropriate preparation tasks where required.
Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
Follow HACCP procedures, stock rotation and food storage requirements.
Maintain excellent knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements and follow safe preparation practices to prevent cross-contamination.
Help minimise food waste and support effective stock and cost control.
Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to provide a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.
Preparing staff lunch for up to 15 employees
Preparing breakfast for approx up to 60 covers per day
Replenishing breakfast buffet
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience working as a Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
Has strong cooking skills and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food.
Is confident working independently and taking responsibility for early-morning kitchen preparation.
Has excellent knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and safe food-handling practices.
Is organised, reliable and punctual.
Works well under pressure and can manage a busy breakfast service.
Has strong attention to detail and high personal standards.
Is a positive team player with good communication skills.
Why Join Nira Caledonia Hotel?
This is an opportunity to become an important part of the kitchen team at Nira Caledonia Hotel, helping us create memorable guest experiences through excellent food and service.
We are committed to creating a professional, welcoming and inclusive workplace where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
If you are passionate about food, enjoy early-morning service and want to be part of a team focused on delivering high standards, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team at Nira Caledonia Hotel.
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
