Care Home Chef / Cook Location: South Ayrshire Salary: £14.85 per hour | £23,745 per annum (based on 30.75 hours) | Permanent A highly reputable care home in Lockerbie is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering well-balanced, nutritious, and appetising meals to our residents. What we are offering to you: Permanent contract - 30 hours per week Shift pattern: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, working 3 shifts one week and 4 the following Competitive pay structure of £14.85 per hour Annual salary: £23,745 (based on 30.75 hours/week) Extra hours available as and when needed within the service A supportive and friendly work environment A fulfilling role where your cooking truly makes a difference to residents' lives Roles and responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferences Take full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management, ensuring meals are nutritious, varied, and within budget Order supplies and maintain proper food safety and hygiene standards in line with Environmental Health and SCSWIS regulations Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and serving areas Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and safety standards What we are looking for in a candidate: Exp...