Executive Chef Assistant

2 days ago


Ballater, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom The Fish Shop Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our kitchen team at The Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmongers as Executive Chef Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with our Executive Chef, Marcus Sherry, and the team to ensure exceptional food preparation and presentation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a strong passion for excellent food and a desire to develop their cooking skills. As Executive Chef Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing the mis-en-place for the section assigned to you, ensuring the quality of food preparation, effective communication within the team, and assisting on other sections or helping with other duties when required.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the mis-en-place for the assigned section according to the list given by the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie
  • Ensure the quality of food preparation meets exceptional standards
  • Communicate effectively within the team
  • Assist on other sections or help with other duties when required
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and standards of the section

Requirements:

  • Passion for food and commitment to delivering high-quality dishes
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and grow in the role
  • Good kitchen and knife skills
  • Understanding of health and safety guidelines within the kitchen
  • Willingness to work to high standards and meet deadlines
  • Innovation, creativity, and attention to detail

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 per annum
  • 30 days holiday per calendar year
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Free food and drinks while on shift
  • Generous discounts on Artfarm-wide properties
  • Life Assurance
  • Health benefits, including a health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career development opportunities tailored to your aspirations and goals

About The Fish Shop:

The Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmongers is part of Artfarm, a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Our goal is to create unique experiences that bring people together and celebrate the heritage and traditions of fishing in Scotland.

We are committed to sourcing sustainably from day and short-trip boats, creel-caught and hand-dived crustacea, and select game, meat, and vegetables from surrounding farms and estates. Our focus is on low-waste practices, from fit-out to packaging, and we use zero-emission charcoal for smoking techniques.



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