Chef (Part-Time)
Group Catering • Buffets • BBQs
Be part of delivering great days out at Cairngorms Activities. This is a hands-on catering role preparing and serving simple, good-quality food for organised groups visiting us for activities and events.
You’ll be cooking, serving and interacting with customers, helping create a smooth and enjoyable experience alongside the activities.
£16 per hour
A key part of the customer experience
Cairngorms Activities delivers outdoor experiences, family adventures and group bookings in a unique Highland setting.
Alongside the activities, we provide catering for organised groups using the clubhouse and site. This includes buffet-style meals, BBQ food and simple catering that helps groups enjoy a full day with us.
This role combines kitchen work with customer interaction — preparing food, serving guests and helping create a positive, well-run experience.
This role suits someone who is practical, reliable, confident in the kitchen and comfortable working with people.
There is also room to help improve our menu and food offer as the season develops.
What you’ll be doing
This is a part-time catering role focused on food for organised groups visiting Cairngorms Activities.
You’ll be responsible for preparing, serving and delivering food as part of the overall customer experience.
Group Catering
Prepare and serve food for pre-booked groups, often in buffet-style or BBQ format, making sure meals are ready on time and suitable for the group’s needs.
Serving & Customer Interaction
Serve food to customers, interact with groups in a friendly and helpful way, and ensure they feel looked after during their visit.
Kitchen Organisation
Keep the kitchen, food prep areas and service spaces clean, tidy and well organised throughout. Manage stock and flag when supplies need reordering.
Food Safety
Maintain strong food hygiene standards, safe storage, correct preparation procedures and awareness of allergens and dietary needs.
Improving the Offer
Work with the Centre Manager to develop and improve menus, keeping the food offer practical, appealing and achievable during the season.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with catering or chef experience who can work confidently, stay organised and deliver consistently good food.
You’ll need a valid food hygiene certificate and a solid understanding of safe food handling. A first aid certificate would be an advantage.
You should be comfortable working independently but also happy interacting with customers and being part of the wider team.
This role suits someone calm, practical and reliable, who takes pride in doing things properly.
Reporting Line:
Managed by the Centre Manager
Role Type:
Part-time, seasonal role
Rate of Pay: £16 per hour
What we offer
£16 per hour plus holiday entitlement.
A relaxed, outdoor working environment in the Cairngorms.
A small, supportive team with the chance to shape and improve the food offer.
Access to activities and staff perks.
Where you'll be based
The clubhouse is based on-site at Cairngorms Activities at Craggan Golf Course, just outside Grantown-on-Spey.
Reliable transport is recommended due to the rural location.
Looking for a practical catering role in a great setting?
If you enjoy producing simple, good-quality food and working with people, this is a great opportunity to be part of a busy outdoor activity centre.
We’re looking for someone experienced, reliable and ready to take ownership of the catering experience.