️ 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 foodWhat 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 careWhat we offer:
Competitive pay - £15-£20 per hour, depending on experience and job
Flexible working to suit your lifestyleApply now to make a meaningful impact through your cooking - bringing comfort, nutrition, and joy to residents every day.
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