Cook & Operator – Skipper’s Scran Van – Dumfries and Galloway

40 hours every week
6 month contract with opportunity for extension

£13.00 per hour thereafter
1.5x hourly overtime rate

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 Skipper’s Scran Van as well as occasional shifts in Swally n’ Scran. Skipper’s scran van work is seasonal from April to the end of September. There will be opportunities for work after September in another area of the business.

Skipper’s Scran Van has built up a great reputation in Kirkcudbright so we are looking for the right candidate to take lead this season. We will be running two menus throughout the summer with occasional catch of the day specials.

Our core objectives & goals:
• To provide a friendly, bubbly and personal experience with customers
• To serve delicious high quality and fresh seafood made to order
• To sell the best sea food in Kirkcudbright at affordable cost

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Being responsible for the food unit
o Hygiene & Cleanliness
o Keeping the trailer fully equipped and organised
o Making manager aware of issues and maintenance
o Security of trailer
• Ordering
o Including gas, oil & condiments
o Drinks
o Food packaging
o Equipment & essentials e.g. cleaning products
• Preparing the food trailer prior to service
• Preparing food prior to service
• Assisting chef is serving and plating all food for Skipper’s Scran Van food service
o A keen eye for presentation
o Ensuring food served is correctly heated as per food and safety guidelines
• Operating the deep fat fryer
• Record keeping (e.g. Temperature & cleaning records)
• Full clean down and packing away trailer after service
• Dealing with unsold produce to achieve zero to minimal waste
• Ensuring all equipment is washed and returned
• Driving to and from trailer stance/event with produce

Other roles that will be expected on occasion:
• Prepping fish for sale in fishmonger and restaurant
• Ad hoc work in Swally n’ Scran assisting the chefs in service times

Hours of work:
• Skipper’s Scran van will be open Wednesday & Thursday (4:30 – 7:30) and Friday and Saturday (12 – 7:30)
• Clean down days (Monday or Tuesday)
• Prep hours will some what flexible. Can be discussed
• The trailer will attend occasional events through the calendar year so staff must expect some travel within their role. Additional jobs required in preparation for events

Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience working in food preparation
• Working in a kitchen environment
• Cooking seafood
• Must hold a full UK driving licence with no major endorsements.
• Strong people skills – we offer a close and friendly service and pride ourselves on repeat business. With the nature of a food truck good customer service must be at the heart of all employees to provide a positive customer experience.
• 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 eating and good knowledge of seafood

Desirable Skills
• Previous experience of driving a van (If no experience, willing to learn/train)

Additional Perks
• Free meals and drinks on duty
• 30% off all produce on fish vans and fishmonger
• Pension Scheme

Progression
The Scran van will close again in September. The will be opportunities arise for the successful candidate to take on a new contract in another area of the business.

To apply for this position, email your CV to Alice at alice@wcspltd.co.uk

Scallop Cutting Staff

(Immediate start)

West Coast Sea Products Ltd are recruiting for Scallop Processing Operatives (Cutters) to join its experienced & dedicated cutting team, working on a piece rate basis.

No previous experience is necessary; however, the applicant would benefit from being a quick learner and good at working in a hands-on environment.  We are looking for candidates who have the desire to learn and develop new and existing skills, and have a flexible attitude towards work.

Wages:

The rate of pay for the first 4 weeks is £11.50 per hour to allow for candidate training on scallop cutting. Thereafter you will work on a piece rate basis, meaning you will be paid for the kg weight of scallops cut.  Scallop cutters currently working on a piece rate basis on average are earning between £12-£15 per hour (the top tier cutters today are earning approx. £90 for 5.5hrs work).

Benefits of the job:

• The work is flexible meaning that you can work around your lifestyle.
• Morning work, Monday – Friday, 5am to approx. 12 noon.
• Fully heated factory.
• Work the days & hours that suit you.
• 10% bonus when cutting earnings are over £260 per week.
• Company pension scheme.
• Weekly pay.
• No weekend work.
• Two weeks off at Christmas and New Year.

You will ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality & Hygiene are adhered to.  Identify and report any unsafe operations or acts and where possible, provide feedback or suggestions in relations to Health & Safety, Quality & Hygiene or otherwise for the purpose of continuous improvement.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to Alison McKie, Payroll & HR Manager at alison@wcspltd.co.uk or via post to West Coast Sea Products Ltd, Dee Walk, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DQ.

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)

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