Agency Chef - Care Homes
Ayrshire & Surrounding Areas
We are currently recruiting Agency Chefs to support care homes across Ayrshire and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy flexible, ad hoc work and are confident working in a care home environment.
What's on offer:
£16-£20 per hour (depending on experience and shift)
Ad hoc shifts to suit your availability
Mostly daytime hours
Ongoing opportunities with a variety of care homes
Key responsibilities:
Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents
Catering for levelled diets and special dietary requirements
Working in line with IDDSI guidelines for residents with swallowing difficulties
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
What we're looking for:
Previous chef experience (care home experience preferred but not essential)
Knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new environments
A Full PVG is required for this role - we can support candidates with the PVG application if needed
If you're a reliable chef looking for flexible agency work in a rewarding care setting in Ayrshire, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested, please APPLY HERE! - Or contact Ashleigh on
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