Location: Winton Suites by Northcare, Edinburgh
Annual Salary: £50,000
Working Hours: Full Time Position, 5 days per week, every 2nd weekend off
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our friendly care home team. You will play an important role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking fresh meals, understands dietary requirements, and wants a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook fresh nutritious meals for residents daily
* Home baking to high standards: Celebration cakes, deserts & sweet snacks
* Cater for specialist diets including Allergens & intolerances, IDDSI texture diets, Diabetic, food fortification, religious requirements and more.
* Prepare and execute fine dining main course & desserts for private dining events within the care home to the highest standards
* Manage all kitchen duties during head chef's absence
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
* Manage stock rotation, ordering, and portion control
* Ability to work within budgets
* Ensure compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
* Lead, motivate and supervise direct staff
* Work closely with care staff to meet residents’ individual dietary needs
* Create varied menus that residents enjoy, including theme menus & events.
Requirements
* Previous fine dining experience, catering in restaurants, hotels and events. (Care home chef experience would be desired)
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum requirement)
* Good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements for older adults
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Reliable, organised, and compassionate approach
What We Offer
* Competitive pay
* Promotion opportunities to Head Chef within 10 months if performance meets expectations
* Pension Options
* Sector leading staff wellbeing programme, including access to on-demand GP appointments, 24 hour support line and retail discounts
* Supportive working environment
* Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards
* Complimentary staff meals on shift
* Consistent hours with alternate weekends
* Training and development opportunities
If you are passionate about preparing quality meals and making a difference to residents’ lives, we would love to hear from you.
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