Relief Cook/Baker
- 550173
- Closing at: Sep 11 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre
Salary: £23,422 - £28,300 FTE + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract | Part Time
Our Visitor Centre opened in January 2017 and sits on the banks of the River Tummel, looking over the beautiful Loch Faskally. SSE has a wealth of heritage and history waiting to be discovered by the 100,000+ people that visit the centre each year.
The centre features a busy café, serving fresh local produce to our visitors and providing breath-taking views over Pitlochry Dam and the River Tummel. In addition, there are two exhibition areas, a shop stocking a range of interesting and relevant souvenirs and gifts and a multipurpose room which can be used as an education centre and meeting room.?
We are currently seeking a Baker/Relief Cook with a passion for delivering freshly prepared, high-quality baked goods and meals. This seasonal, part-time role requires weekend availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Bake a variety of scones, cakes, and pastries, ensuring consistent quality and presentation, ensuring a good selection of freshly baked goods are always available for customers.
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items and following established recipes. Step in as a relief cook when required, covering shifts and maintaining the same high standards in food preparation.
- General kitchen and café duties including serving, washing up, setting up, and clearing down as required.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene in the kitchen, ensuring all food safety protocols are followed.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with placing orders for baking ingredients and kitchen supplies.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:
- Proven experience as a baker or in a similar role within a kitchen environment, with strong skills in baking a variety of goods from scratch.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety practices, ideally within a café or food service setting.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with café staff and step into different roles when needed.
- Understanding of Health & Safety, Environmental Health, and Food Hygiene regulations and a commitment to maintaining compliance.
About our Business
SSE's business strategy places addressing the challenge of climate change at the very core of what we do - that's why we have deliberately decided to link long-term business goals to the UN's global goals for sustainable development. Our Sustainability teams work across the group and externally with investors, competitors, governments, partners, suppliers and communities providing advice, support and challenge in order to help SSE's businesses success and contribute to this strategy.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on / .
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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