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Line Cook
Lesmahagow Shift: Full-time, rota based on 5 days out of 7
Do you have experience working in a fast‑paced catering environment?
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.

As a Line Cook, you will:
Food Preparation & Cooking
Support menu planning, daily specials, and food presentation.
Work confidently across all sections including the griddle, hot plate, and meal service areas.
Daily Kitchen Tasks
Complete daily prep including vegetables, soups, sauces, and batch cooking.
Ensure all food is prepared in line with portion control, allergen guidelines, and company standards.
Kitchen Operations
Work as part of a fast-paced kitchen serving around 300 covers per day.
Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to maintain smooth service flow.
Cleaning & Hygiene
Ensure all equipment, surfaces, and utensils are cleaned to high standards at the end of each shift.
Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene regulations at all times.
Support colleagues, share knowledge, and help maintain a friendly, efficient working environment.
Minimum 1 year experience working in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
Strong cooking skills with experience in high-volume catering.
A good understanding of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen best practice.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided if required).
Hardworking, reliable, and self-motivated, with a passion for delivering great food.
Competitive hourly rate: 14.50 per hour
Shift Hours: 37.5 hours p/w. Rota issued 2 weeks in advance. Overtime: Available.
Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle to Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs-17:00hrs