Commercial Café Cook/ Supervisor

UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Commercial Café Cook/ Supervisor

Position

We are seeking a Café Cook/ Supervisor to be based at our Thurso Campus.

Responsibilities

The post holders will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of cost efficient, good quality catering for College students, staff and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the ordering of stock and ingredients ensuring all aspects of health & safety and compliance with statutory requirements in relation to food operations are adhered to. You will line manage and supervise our team of Café Assistants to ensure a professional service is delivered.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The suitable candidates will hold industry related qualifications and have experience in working in a kitchen environment. You should be highly organised and have excellent communication skills. Supervisory experience is preferred. Experience in budget management would be advantageous.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Salary

£30,177 per annum, pro rata

Location

Thurso

Working Hours

30 hours, Permanent

Closing Date

12PM, Thursday 20th August 2026

Benefits of working for us

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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