CULINARY SPECIALIST

Location: Monk Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria

Contract Type: Full Time Seasonal

Compensation: £11.97 – £12.70 per hour

Reporting Structure: Head Chef and Country House Manager

Accommodation: On-site lodging available, covering all utilities, three meals daily, laundry services, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Employee Perks: Monthly tip sharing | Complimentary uniform | 28 days of holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays) | Pension contributions | Volunteer opportunities | Group life insurance | Cinema discounts | Online shopping savings | Cycle-to-work program | Reduced gym memberships | Virtual healthcare services | 24/7 health and wellness support helplines with access to trained counselors for various personal challenges | Exclusive holiday discounts for employees and their families | Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Culinary Specialist at our Monk Coniston Country House, you will play a vital role in providing a serene retreat for guests participating in guided or self-guided walking tours. You will be aware of the number of guests and their dining needs, as our meal schedules are predetermined. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to prepare and serve a Traditional British menu, which includes breakfast, packed lunches, and a three-course evening meal served in a banquet style.

Candidate Profile:

We invite applications from individuals who possess the following essential qualifications:

• Experience in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act, Food Safety Act (including allergen legislation), Food Hygiene Regulations, and Fire Regulations.
• Ability to uphold the culinary standards and style established by the Head Chef.
• NVQ Level 3 in professional cooking or a willingness to pursue this qualification.
• Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

About HF Holidays:

HF Holidays is a B Corp Certified British heritage organization with over a century of experience in organizing walking holidays across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Since 1913, we have been at the forefront of providing over 260 meticulously curated guided and self-guided walking tours across six continents and in 40 destinations worldwide. Operated as a co-operative, we prioritize people in all our endeavors and take pride in being part of a community that shares a passion for the great outdoors. Our guiding principles are friendship, enjoyment, fresh air, and the overall feel-good factor. Our dedicated team of 500 operates remotely, from our Head Office and across 16 country houses located in some of the UK's most cherished national parks and landscapes.

Application Process:

To ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation process, we encourage candidates to submit their CVs without including personal identifying information. This practice aligns with our commitment to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants. Successful candidates will be invited for an online or face-to-face interview with our House Manager.

Equity and Diversity Commitment:

We are dedicated to recruiting, employing, training, promoting, and compensating individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. HF Holidays maintains a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual, free from all forms of discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any protected characteristics. HF Holidays also provides reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.