Chef
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.03 to £14.88 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Isle of Cumbrae, Largs, North Ayrshire, KA28 0EG |
| Company: | Field Studies Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1118455 |
Summary
Do you enjoy cooking, without the pressure of a restaurant environment? Are you looking for a part time role where you can make an impact?
Join us and use your previous catering experience to help us work towards our Environmental Education charity’s mission.
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Permanent part time seasonal contract – based on 20 hours per week during February to November each year
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The full-time equivalent salary is circa £27,350 per annum
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Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
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This role is eligible for our “Golden Hello” welcome payments up to £2,400 pro rata. This will be paid to you in regular instalments during your first year of employment, in addition to your usual salary (Terms and Conditions apply).
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
As a Chef you’re a key part of our Hospitality and Catering team! You’ll be the supporting the Head Chef and play an important role in delivering catering service to resident groups that visit us at our Field Studies Centre.
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You’ll do some hands-on cooking, kitchen management and deputising for the Head Chef as needed, as well as assisting with the supervision of the catering team.
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This is an active role and you’ll need to be happy to be able to carry out all of the duties associated with kitchen work.
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This is a Chef role with a difference, you can achieve a great Work/Life balance with no late shifts! Our finish time is normally 7.30pm at the latest.
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We usually operate fixed mealtimes with one or two sittings, using set menus with two or three food choices.
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This is a seasonal role which will allow you to follow other interests and pursuits over the winter months secure in the knowledge that you have a job to come back to.
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The working pattern will be based on 20 hours per week during the core season only (normally February to November) each year.
Keen to know more? Watch this video to learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council.
Please view the vacancy pack on the website for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.
Where you’ll be based
The Field Studies Council Millport centre is situated on the Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland. It has state of the art purpose-built conference facilities, twin bedroom ensuite accommodation with sea views, plus 7 teaching spaces comprising classrooms and laboratories.
We host learners of all ages and backgrounds from nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, universities, adults and research placements from all over the world.
We have been awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award which recognises organisations which go the extra mile to make sure visitors are receiving healthy, nutritious, and sustainable meals. Join us in serving meals that not only delight but also reflect our commitment to a sustainable future!
Who we’re looking for
You will have some previous catering experience and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers.
We ask that all our chefs have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, don’t worry – we’re happy to help you get it before you start.
It's important to us that you have:
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A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
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A natural pride in the work you produce
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A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
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A professional manner in all that you do
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An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
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A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Does this sound like the new opportunity you have been looking for?
Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
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Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
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Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
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Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
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Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call our Head Chef, Stephen Taylor, on 01475 531420
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place online or at Field Studies Council Millport on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
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