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LOCH FYNE, CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW, PA26 8BL

Loch Fyne Oysters Location

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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd is based at Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland.  From this stunning location we have been supplying our customers with Scotland's finest fish and seafood for over 40 years.  From our internationally renowned Oyster Bar Restaurant and through the products we sell globally, we pride ourselves on provenance, quality and sustainability.

We are in the envious position where we can enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer; beautiful beaches, views, walks, wildlife and outdoor sports, as well as not being far from Dunoon, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Glasgow, to enjoy the benefits of a large town or city. 

Our team at Cairndow fulfill a wide variety of roles from processing staff to our restaurant and retail team, along with administration and sales.  We employ over 120 people and have developed strong links with the local communities. There is flexibility within the work place to move between roles and departments.

If you have a passion for working with local, sustainably sourced produce and would like to work in a friendly environment, in a great location, then please get in touch. 

HR TEAM - CONTACT DETAILS:
Christine Smith, HR Department, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland
E-mail: recruitment@lochfyne.com
Tel: 01499 600462 

Our current vacancies are listed here; we are happy to keep your CV on file if there is nothing immediately available.

CURRENT VACANCIES:   

  • PROCESSING OPERATIVES - Dayshift (Smoked Salmon Production)
  • PROCESSING OPERATIVE - Oyster Farm (Aquaculture Site)
  • WAITING STAFF (Oyster Bar Restaurant)
  • CHEF DE PARTIE (Oyster Bar Restaurant)
  • COMMIS CHEF (Oyster Bar Restaurant)
  • KITCHEN ASSISTANT (Oyster Bar Restaurant)

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  • Job Title: PROCESSING OPERATIVES - DAYSHIFT (SMOKED SALMON PRODUCTION) 
  • Contract Type: Permanent.
  • Rate of Pay: £10.05 per hour.   
  • Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate of pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Contracted Hours: Full time hours, based on 40 hours per week.   
  • PART TIME HOURS / OTHER SHIFT PATTERNS ALSO AVAILABLE - PLEASE ENQUIRE.
  • Example Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.45am to 4.45pm / Friday 7.45am to 1.45pm.
  • Other Info: For non-drivers, public transport is available from/to Dunoon.  

Job Description:

Looking for a job which offers something a little bit different, is rewarding and in a stunning location?

Join our award winning PRODUCTION TEAM - creating our premium smoked salmon products for the retail trade.  Learn a variety of new skills: filleting, smoking, preparation, slicing and packing.  We are looking for people who are reliable, work well as part of a team and are able to follow policies and procedures.  No experience necessary - full training will be provided.  We are able to offer part time and full time hours.

BENEFITS:

  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
  • Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.

RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS. 

N.B. Please note there is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B. Due to the working environment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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  • Job Title: PROCESSING OPERATIVE - OYSTER FARM
  • Contract Type: Permanent.
  • Rate of Pay: £10.05 per hour.   
  • Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate of pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Contracted Hours: Full time hours, based on 40 hours per week.     
  • Example Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.00pm / Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm.
  • PART TIME HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE: MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
  • Other Info: Full driving licence and your own transport would be beneficial.  Car share may be available from/to Dunoon.  Occasional weekend working, plus some early starts/late finishes as and when required.  

Job Description:

We require a highly reliable, enthusiastic and self motivated person to join our AQUACULTURE TEAM to assist in the day to day operation of the Oyster Farm and Depuration Centre. 

The successful applicant will be able to work well within a small, focused team.  Previous aquaculture experience, with transferrable related skills and qualifications preferable, however full training through in-house and external training providers will be provided. 

The role will involve a combination of working outside in all types of weather conditions, as well as inside the site's Oyster Farm and Depuration Centre.

The role involves a variety of responsibilities including:

  • Grading, purification and packing shellfish.
  • Operation of equipment for the processing and packing of shellfish.
  • A range of cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the site.
  • Assisting with the aquaculture site maintenance.

BENEFITS:

  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
  • Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.

RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS. 

N.B. Please note there is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B. Due to the working environment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

N.B. Due to the working requirements of the role, full driving licence and your own transport would be beneficial.

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Our award winning OYSTER BAR RESTAURANT TEAM are looking for enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to fill the following vacancies:

  • Job Title: WAITING STAFF
  • Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 31st October 2023).
  • Rate of Pay: £10.05 per hour.   
  • Contracted Hours: Variable hours per week, with evening and weekend working required.   
  • Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial; car share/transport available from/to Dunoon.

Job Description:

We are looking for custmer focused people, with a friendly, outgoing nature to join our FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM.  You will need to have excellent customer service and communication skills, a cheerful and positive manner, be able to work well as part of a team, plus the ability to work in a busy restaurant environment.  Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is preferred.

Duties will include: taking customer orders, serving food/drink, clearing and resetting tables, cash handling and dealing with customers.

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  • Job Title: CHEF DE PARTIE
  • Contract Type: Permanent.
  • Salary: £23,7000 per annum.   
  • Contracted Hours: Full time hours, based on 40 hours per week.   
  • Shift Pattern: Variable, with evening and weekend working required.   
  • Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial; car share/transport available from/to Dunoon.

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chef de Partie to join our busy KITCHEN TEAM, assisting in the smooth running of the kitchen; preparing and cooking dishes from our menu.

The ideal applicant needs to have a strong background in a similar environment, working with fish and seafood.  You must also be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced kitchen, plus have good communications skills and excellent food hygiene standards.  HNC level qualification or experience preferred.

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  • Job Title: COMMIS CHEF
  • Contract Type: Permanent.
  • Salary: Dependent on experience.   
  • Contracted Hours: Full time hours, based on 40 hours per week.   
  • Shift Pattern: Variable, with evening and weekend working required.   
  • Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial; car share/transport available from/to Dunoon.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our KITCHEN TEAM, assisting in the running of the kitchen; preparing and cooking dishes from our menu, plus helping with general kitchen tasks.

The ideal applicant needs to have experience in a similar environment, working with fish and seafood.  You must be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced kitchen, have good communications skills and excellent food hygiene standards. 

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  • Job Title: KITCHEN ASSISTANT
  • Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 31st October 2023).
  • Rate of Pay: £10.05 per hour.   
  • Contracted Hours: Variable hours per week, with evening and weekend working required.   
  • Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial; car share/transport available from/to Dunoon.

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our KITCHEN TEAM.  The successful applicant needs to have good communication skills, a positive attitude and be able to work well as part of a team, in a busy kitchen environment.  Previous experience in a catering or food handling role would be beneficial.

Duties include: preparation of food, cleaning and general kitchen tasks.

BENEFITS (Restaurant Vacancies):

  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme (Permanent employees only).
  • Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.
  • Share of customer tips.
  • Staff uniform.
  • Meal when on duty.

RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS. 

N.B. Please note there is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B. Due to the working environment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

 

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HOW TO APPLY:  Submit your CV to: recruitment@lochfyne.com or contact us for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462.
Christine Smith - HR Team, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland.

OUR LOCATION:  Clachan, Cairndow - head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland.  Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).

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