TWO students of West College of Scotland have landed jobs in the prestigious Cameron House restaurant.

Jordan McDougall, 20 and Sagar Massey, 18 have each secured dream jobs at Martin Wishart's Michelin star restaurant at Cameron House Hotel.

Jordan began his chef career by taking the professional cookery level four qualification.

He said: "I liked the course even although I did find it intense at times, but there were so many opportunities that were available if you wanted to put the hard graft in."

When he was studying his level six professional cookery qualification he was put forward for The Young Seafood Chef of the Year at the UK Seafood Competition.

"I'm now at Martin Wishart's as a commis chef – one of the best restaurants in the UK. Compared to other kitchens I’ve worked in, a lot more work goes into the preparation of the food – no corners are cut – ever!

"I feel confident at what I do and run my own section. My college course really prepared me for the world of work. It’s not a nine to five job and sometimes I can be in for 12 hours straight."

Sagar Massey, who is currently still studying at the college, has landed a part-time position in the kitchen.

Sager, who won the 2017 West College Scotland Chef of the Year Competition in June, said: "I really enjoyed studying my level four, five and six at the college. I’ve decided to stay on and continue my studies to HNC level as I think I have a lot still to learn, but I enjoy learning too.

"It’s long shifts at the restaurant, but I enjoy hard work and it’s given me much more confidence."

When asked for advice to young budding chefs, Jordan and Sager said: "Our advice would be that if you want to study hospitality, concentrate hard and if you are unsure – just ask. Get lots of experience.

"You need to be proactive to follow it up if you want it bad enough. You need to be self-driven as finding work won’t be easy otherwise."