Care Home Chef - Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
Pay Rate: £15-£20 per hour (DOE)
Location: Edinburgh & surroundings areas
Hours: Flexible shifts available (full-time, part-time, or temporary cover)
Are you a passionate chef who takes pride in creating nutritious, tasty meals that make a real difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for experienced Care Home Chefs to join our team, providing high‑quality catering across care settings in Edinburgh and nearby areas.
What you’ll do:
* Prepare and cook balanced, delicious meals in line with resident’s dietary needs and preferences
* Cater for a range of levelled diets and textured‑modified meals
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
* Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and record keeping
* Work collaboratively with care staff to support resident’s wellbeing through great food
What we’re looking for:
* Previous experience as a chef in a care home or healthcare setting
* Knowledge and experience with levelled diets (IDDSI)
* A valid PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) certificate - essential
* Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Food Safety)
* Reliability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to excellent care
What we offer:
* Competitive pay - £15-£20 per hour, depending on experience and job
* Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Apply now to make a meaningful impact through your cooking - bringing comfort, nutrition, and joy to residents every day.
To apply: Send your CV to colin.rae@search.co.uk
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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