Line Cook

Job Description

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Line Cook

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Location: LesmahagowShift: Full-time, rota based on 5 days out of 7

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Do you have experience working in a fast‑paced catering environment?

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If “YES,” we want to hear from you!

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• We're looking for a passionate and skilled Line Cook to join our friendly team at Route 74 Truckstop. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen, takes pride in producing hearty, well‑presented food, and wants to be part of a supportive and energetic team. As a Catering Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality meals to our customers, supporting the wider kitchen operations, and helping maintain our strong reputation for great food and great service.

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About the Role

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As a Line Cook, you will:

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Food Preparation & Cooking

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• Prepare and cook a wide range of hot and cold dishes to consistently high standards.

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• Support menu planning, daily specials, and food presentation.

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• Work confidently across all sections including the griddle, hot plate, and meal service areas.

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Daily Kitchen Tasks

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• Complete daily prep including vegetables, soups, sauces, and batch cooking.

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• Ensure all food is prepared in line with portion control, allergen guidelines, and company standards.

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Kitchen Operations

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• Work as part of a fast-paced kitchen serving around 300 covers per day.

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• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to maintain smooth service flow.

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Cleaning & Hygiene

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• Ensure all equipment, surfaces, and utensils are cleaned to high standards at the end of each shift.

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• Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene regulations at all times.

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Teamwork & Support

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• Contribute positively to the team culture.

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• Support colleagues, share knowledge, and help maintain a friendly, efficient working environment.

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Essential Skills and Qualifications

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• Minimum 1 year experience working in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

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• Strong cooking skills with experience in high-volume catering.

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• A good understanding of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen best practice.

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• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided if required).

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• Able to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently to deadlines.

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• A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

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• Hardworking, reliable, and self-motivated, with a passion for delivering great food.

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Why Join Route 74 Truckstop?

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• Competitive hourly rate: 13.50 per hour

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• Shift Hours: 37.5 hours p/w. Rota issued 2 weeks in advance. Sun-Thu: 12:00hrs-21:15hrs, Fri: 12:00hrs-20:30hrs, Sat: 11:30hrs-19:30hrs

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• Overtime: Available.

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• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.

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• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

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• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.

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• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

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• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle to Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.

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• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.

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• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

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How to Apply

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If you have the drive to succeed and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

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Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we may close the advert early once sufficient applications have been received.

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Eligibility

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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at interview.

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Contact Us

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For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs-17:00hrs

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Note to Recruitment Agencies

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We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when assistance is required. We will be in touch if we need you.

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*Subject to terms and conditions.

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