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Cook

ESSCarrick Castle, Lochgoilhead

Salary
£32k – £32k
Posted
1 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

ESS is hiring a Cook in Carrick Castle, a full-time hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £32k – £32k. ESS holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll help to keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, y
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ESS is confirmed on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker visa route (Worker (A rating)). Always confirm sponsorship availability for this specific role directly with the employer when you apply.
Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: ESS — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £32k – £32k
  • How this salary compares: about 5% above the £29,907 median across 2,369 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Carrick Castle, Lochgoilhead · Full-time
  • Posted: 1 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Chefs are among the occupations specifically listed as eligible under the Skilled Worker visa, covering roles from commis chef through to head chef level. Restaurant groups, hotel chains, and contract catering companies sponsor both established chefs and those at earlier stages of their career.

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