Assistant Chef

RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday (approx.)

Development opportunities

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group is seeking an Assistant Chef for Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston Village, West Lothian. The post is full time with hours 07:30–18:00, four days over seven and alternate weekends off, with no late finishes.

You will support the Head Chef, organise the kitchen to operate safely and efficiently, train staff, and ensure adherence to Environmental Health guidelines. Interviews end September 2026.

Qualifications

Multi-task and prioritise workload.
Budgetary experience.
Maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times.
Quantity/Quality control.
Current food hygiene certificate and catering qualification.

Responsibilities

Be in charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Adhere to given menus and present them appetisingly.
Seek feedback on resident satisfaction.
Assist Head Chef to work within a given budget and cost discrepancies.
Ensure all foodstuffs are stored, handled and prepared hygienically per guidelines.
Assist Head Chef to order and cost supplies and keep records.

Skills

Budget management

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Quality control

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering Qualification

Job description

*Interviews will take place at the end of September 2026*

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Assistant Chef on a full time basis at our Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston Village, West Lothian. With alternate weekends off and working 4 days over 7 with no late finishes (working hours 07:30 – 18:00) it makes this the perfect opportunity for a Chef who may be seeking a better work/life balance. Kirk Lane has consistently been the top performing nursing home in the local area based on consistently strong care inspection grades and reviews; in 2025 winning Care Home of the Year – Scotland at the UK caring awards 2025 and in 2026 being recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in Scotland (see carehome.co.uk).

A highly competitive rate of pay
A strong ethos of work / life balance
Highly skilled Senior Team and Head Office support
Work for an organisation with a long standing reputation for quality care delivery
Opportunities for development within the company
Up to 33 days holiday depending on length of service
Friendly, stable and supportive team
Pension Scheme

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
Budgetary experience
The ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times
Quantity/Quality Control
Food Hygiene Certificate and Catering Qualification

Job Purpose

To provide healthy nourishing food suitable for clients needs within budget
To organise the kitchen in a safe, economic and efficient manner
To induct, train and supervise staff within the catering area to comply with all policies and procedures
To ensure staff adhere to Environmental Health guidelines

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be in charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
To adhere to given menus and present them in an appetising manner
To seek feedback on resident satisfaction
To assist Head Chef to work within a given budget and be accountable for discrepancies
To ensure all foodstuffs are stored, handled and prepared hygienically in a manner which complies with company and statutory bodies’ requirements
To use and observe use of all kitchen stock and equipment in appropriate manner and report any faults or discrepancies to immediate superior
To assist Head Chef to order and cost food supplies and keep proper records as instructed by the company
To treat suppliers in a totally professional manner so as to achieve their best attention at all times
To dispose of waste materials and rubbish as instructed by company guidelines
To adhere to uniform policy as directed by the company at all times and wear protective clothing as appropriate
To operate all machinery and equipment in a safe manner and report any faults or misuse immediately
To report any injuries, disease or dangerous occurrences to Manager / Deputy
To read and observe all notices displayed in the work area and familiarise yourself with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, annual leave, sick leave, fire drill and evacuation, and instruct staff under your control
To make best use of available space and ensure correct rotation of stock
To have enough supplies for emergency situations without overstocking
To have adequate knowledge of any specific dietary needs of residents
To attend meetings and training as required by the company or Unit Manager and to keep up-to-date with changing regulations regarding the handling and preparing of kitchen foodstuffs
To be involved in menu planning and entertainment committee meetings as required
To keep all kitchen equipment and furniture clean and in a safe condition and report any faults to superiors
To be in receipt of a current food hygiene certificate
To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by managers to ensure safe, smooth efficient running of the nursing home