Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Swally n’ Scran, Kirkcudbright

Reports to: Head Chef & General Manager

About the Role

West Coast Sea Products are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Swally n’ Scran – our growing, community-focused seafood restaurant that’s quickly becoming a local favourite.

The successful candidate will be working primarily in our restaurant Swally n’ Scran under the Head Chef.

This exciting new role is ideal for someone with experience in the cheffing industry with an ambition to grow and develop in a fast paced, ever-developing environment.

Our core objectives & goals:

• To provide a friendly, bubbly and personal experience for our customers

• To serve delicious high quality and fresh seafood made to order

• To deliver an exciting changing menu

• To sell the best food in Kirkcudbright at affordable cost

Kitchen & Food Service

● Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver an exciting and consistently high-quality menu.

● Cook and serve food in Swally n’ Scran alongside the Head Chef.

● Prepare food prior to service in line with operational procedures.

● Ensure all food is heated and served according to food safety guidelines.

● Lead food service during the Head Chef’s absence.

● Maintain strong quality control with excellent taste, presentation, and consistency.

Kitchen Standards & Maintenance

● Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully operational at all times.

● Report any issues, faults, or maintenance needs with equipment to the manager promptly.

● Complete all required record keeping, including temperature logs and cleaning records.

Additional Duties

● Assist in producing existing ready-to-heat products and seafood platters for the fishmonger services.

● Support the Skipper’s Scran Van team once operations resume at Easter.

● Participate in occasional public and private events, both on-site at Swally n’ Scran and externally.

● Manage unsold produce responsibly to achieve zero to minimal waste.

● Plate and serve McCaker’s Desserts to a high presentation standard.

Essential Skills:

● Assistant chef experience in a busy working environment

● Customer service skills – we operate as an open kitchen. All chefs and assistant chefs will be serving customers directly. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly service. To uphold our business reputation good customer service must be at the heart of all employees

● Strong communication skills – the ability to take and give direction when necessary, communicate effectively and politely with colleagues to ensure work is done fairly and efficiently.

● A team player – We pride ourselves on operating as a team. As such, all employees must be good team players, ready to fulfil their role and assist their colleagues to the best of their ability.

● An enthusiastic individual who wants to thrive and be a part of growing the business

● Self-starter who is trustworthy, reliable and able to adapt to change

● Passion for cooking, eating and a good knowledge of seafood

Desirable Skills:

· UK driving licence with no major endorsements.

What We Offer

● Staff meals from Scran Van or Swally n’ Scran when working on the van or in the building.

● Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

● Chance to be part of a well-respected, community-focused business celebrating local seafood and produce.

● Every Christmas and New Years off

● Company pension scheme

● Employee assistance program

● Death in service scheme

Job Title: Chef de Partie / Assistant Chef

Location: Skipper’s Scran Van, Kirkcudbright

Reports to: Head Chef & General Manager

About the Role

West Coast Sea Products are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Skipper’s Scran Van – our popular seafood trailer that’s quickly becoming a local favourite.

The successful candidate will be working primarily on our new and improved Skipper’s Scran Van under the Head Chef.

This exciting new role is ideal for someone with experience in the cheffing industry with an ambition to grow and develop in a fast paced, ever-developing environment.

Our core objectives & goals:

• To provide a friendly, bubbly and personal experience for our customers

• To serve delicious high quality and fresh seafood made to order

• To deliver an exciting changing menu

• To sell the best food in Kirkcudbright at affordable cost

Kitchen & Food Service

● Cook and serve food on Skipper’s Scran Van alongside the Head Chef.

● Lead food service during the Head Chef’s off duty / absence

● Prepare food prior to service in line with operational procedures.

● Ensure all food is heated and served according to food safety guidelines.

● Maintain strong quality control with excellent taste, presentation, and consistency.

Kitchen Standards & Maintenance

● Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully operational at all times.

● Report any issues, faults, or maintenance needs with equipment to the manager promptly.

● Complete all required record keeping, including temperature logs and cleaning records.

Additional Duties

● Assist in producing existing ready-to-heat products and seafood platters for the fishmonger services.

● Support the Swally n’ Scran team to cover off duty for other chefs.

● Participate in occasional public and private events, both on-site at Swally n’ Scran and externally.

● Manage unsold produce responsibly to achieve zero to minimal waste.

Essential Skills:

● UK driving licence with no major endorsements.

● Assistant chef experience in a busy working environment

● Customer service skills – we operate as an open kitchen. All chefs and assistant chefs will be serving customers directly. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly service. To uphold our business reputation good customer service must be at the heart of all employees

● Strong communication skills – the ability to take and give direction when necessary, communicate effectively and politely with colleagues to ensure work is done fairly and efficiently.

● A team player – We pride ourselves on operating as a team. As such, all employees must be good team players, ready to fulfil their role and assist their colleagues to the best of their ability.

● An enthusiastic individual who wants to thrive and be a part of growing the business

● Self-starter who is trustworthy, reliable and able to adapt to change

● Passion for cooking, eating and a good knowledge of seafood

What We Offer

● Staff meals from Scran Van or Swally n’ Scran when working on the van or in the building.

● Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

● Chance to be part of a well-respected, community-focused business celebrating local seafood and produce.

● Ad hoc work in winter months after Scran Van closes for season.

● Every Christmas and New Years off (If contract gets extended through winter)

● Company pension scheme

● Employee assistance program

● Death in service scheme

Fish Room Operator & Fishmonger – Seafood – Dumfries and Galloway

£12.50 per hour (3-month probationary period)

£13.00 per hour thereafter

Up to 20 hours per week. Possibility of full time in other areas of the business

West Coast Sea Products are looking for a passionate individual to join the Dumfries and Galloway team to support the growth of the business. The successful candidate will be working primarily in fish preparation in the fish room in Kirkcudbright. They must be capable of working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and have excellent organisation.

This physical role sits within our Fish Room team. You’ll be responsible for the preparation and organisation of fresh and frozen produce to be distributed to all four areas of the business. Our Fish Room staff are the backbone to our fishmongers, shop and restaurants our landed seafood journey starts with you!

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for all fish room tasks
• Preparing and packing fish for our fish vans, Skipper’s Fishmonger, Swally n’ Scran & Skipper’s Scran Van
• Prepping fresh and frozen fish orders for wholesale customers (Local restaurants)
• Filleting various fish produce
• Delivering orders to local customers (Minimal)
• Organising frozen stock and keeping logs up to date
• Daily cleaning of fish room

Hours of work:

• Must be able to work on Tuesday & Thursday each week from 5am until 2/3pm
• Additional hours available if the applicant is looking for more than a part time role
• Due to the changing nature of the business, the successful applicant must have the flexibility to change their working days, advanced notice is always provided by the company

Essential Skills

• Must hold a full UK driving licence with no major endorsements
• Excellent Organisational skills
• Basic knife skills
• A successful candidate must be self-motivated, trustworthy, reliable and able to adapt to change.

Desirable Skills

• Previous delivery driving experience and/or experience of driving a van
• Fish filleting skills
• Experience in working with seafood
• Passion for eating and/or knowledge of seafood (preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate this).

Perks

• Opportunity to develop and progress within the business
• Flexibility on career path within the business – following the avenue that interests you most
• Guaranteed every Christmas and New Years off
• Company pension scheme
• Early finishes with no weekend work (unless the applicant is looking for additional hours)
• Staff discounts.

Experience:

• Van driving: 1 year experience (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s licence with no major endorsements (preferred)
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (employer will put applicant through course if not already completed)

Self-employed Share Fishers

Our fleet of Scallop boats fish around the UK and we require self-employed deckhand share fishers. Our boats are currently working out of Kirkcudbright, The English Channel and The North Sea.

Working under the watch of The Skipper, we are looking for fishers who are team players, and who have a desire to learn and develop new and existing skills, with the potential to train as Officer of the Watch with progression to training towards your Skipper Ticket. Fishers must have a flexible attitude towards work.

Full training will be provided, experience is preferred although not essential.

Training provided as a minimum:

Basic Sea Survival

Safety Awareness

Basic First Aid

Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (Basic)

New Entrants Health & Safety