Assistant care home cook

Assistant Care Home Cook
1. Greenock, Inverclyde,, PA16 7UN
2. £ to £ Per Hour
3. Permanent * Part time
4. Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Closing: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Assistant Care Home Cook

Assistant Care Home Cook

A little bit about us

Located in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is where personalised care and a warm atmosphere combine to create a comforting environment for residents. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great

places to live and work. Join a compassionate team focused on making residents feel valued, supported, and cared for every day.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners. Are you a passionate chef/cook looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As assistant care home cook, you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Salary: £ per hour

Hours: hours per week

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

7. Free Parking
8. Subsidised colleague meals
9. Uniform
10. Pension Scheme
11. Company Sick Pay

Your Role and Responsibilities

12. Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident.
13. Produce home cooked meals for the residents including specific dietary requirements such as textured food options, ensuring compliance with dietary standards
14. Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
15. You will be involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills & Requirements

16. Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents
17. A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well being of our residents.
18. Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents
19. Great communication and interpersonal skills
20. Knowledge of food safety practices
21. Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential
22. A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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