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Saturday Barista
We are looking for a part time experienced Barista to make speciality coffees, hot chocolates and teas. The role also includes taking orders, serving customers and using the tills in our busy cafe.
If you also have experience in working as a kitchen assistant/ commis chef that would give you more hours And extra shifts!
We require somebody every and Saturday 11-5 and possibly some other days to cover holidays etc
Drinks and snacks are included
Start date 15th September, with some practice shifts before that too
Commis Chef
We are looking for an commis chef with flair and creativity to join our friendly team. You should take pride in producing great quality food, freshly cooked from scratch with a Scottish twist.
You should be enthusiastic and keen to learn, with good communication skills . Experience is great but you will be well trained
Duties include salad and veg prep as well as making sandwiches and taking food out to customers
You Should have experience in a high volume kitchen and be able to work well within a team
This role includes daily preparation and presentation of food, ensuring that the kitchen is kept clean in accordance with HCPP and cooksafe regulations
The position is 34/35 hours a week. in the kitchen Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 8.30am to 4.30/5pm , Thursday and Friday taking food out 12-5pm
We offer a competitive rate of pay depending on skills and experience
You will be paid weekly and have a share of the tips as well as having free drinks and snacks during the day
There is free parking and Christmas , Boxing Day and new years day off!
Start date 1st september with a trial shift beforehand
How to apply for the above positions:
Please send your CV to Carolyn Spray:
Pentland Plants
Pentland Mains
Loanhead
Midlothian EH20 9QG
Christophe's puy lentil stew with roasted golden beetroot and sweet potato mash (Vegan)
Ingredients:
(Serves 2)
1 x large sweet potato
2 x medium golden beetroot
1 x cup of puy lentil
Small diced:
2 x carrots
2 x branches of celery
1 x white onion
1 x clove of garlic
1 x leek
Method:
Boil the puy lentils in vegetable stock until soft, and then cool under a cold tap.
Peel, quarter and roast the golden beetroot until just soft.
Wrap the sweet potato in cling film, with the skin on. Microwave until soft. Then, peel and mash. Add salt and pepper.
In a frying pan gently fry all of the vegetables for 10 minutes. Add the lentils.
Add seasoning to taste.
To serve, place the sweet potato mash on a plate topped with the puy lentils and 4 pieces of roasted golden beetroot.
Homemade Cullen skink is one of our most popular soups in the cafe. It's available every day on our menu and is served with one of our freshly made cheese scones. If you fancy making it at home, here's a peek at our chef's recipe...
Ingredients:
- 400g of diced potatoes
- 400g of washed sliced leeks
- 1/2kg of smoked haddock
- 1/2 litre of milk
- 1 litre of light chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Gently fry the leeks and potatoes in a pan
- Add the stock and milk
- Bring to the boil and then simmer until the potatoes are nearly cooked, then add the smoked haddock
- Bring to the boil then take off the heat
- Serve with a scone and real butter. Enjoy! : )
Are you looking for the perfect plants suitable for your garden at this time of year? We have some wonderful varieties available. Our favourites just now are our home grown winter pansies and violas, which are perfect for autumn colour, and they will flower over the winter and through next spring! We have a large selection of colours available. Pop in and take a look!
Date: 27th September 2018, 6pm - 8.30pm
We're delighted to be hosting another charity fashion show this September. Join us for a really fun and memorable evening for a very good cause!
Be the first to see gorgeous new autumn winter collections from White Stuff, Seasalt, Regatta, Lily&Me, Joe Brown, Powder and many more...
- 20% off ALL clothing & accessories on the night!
- Guest speaker: Former beechgrove garden presenter, Bill Torrance!
- Prosecco & canapés on arrival
- Charity raffle for Children 1st - FANTASTIC prizes to be won!
- Café Panola open for coffee & cakes
** All profits from raffle & ticket sales will be donated to the charity Children 1st**
https://www.children1st.org.uk
Children 1st is Scotland’s National Children’s Charity. Some children have little to smile about and they're determined to give them reasons to.
The charity helps Scotland’s families to put children first, with practical advice and support in difficult times.
When the worst happens, they support survivors of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events in childhood, to recover.
Can’t make it on the night? Don’t worry you can still support the good cause by buying raffle tickets or by donation.
Tickets on sale now at the garden centre. Please just speak to a member of staff at the counter. Or call 0131 440 0895
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