Assistant Chef - Care Home Kitchen with Work-Life Balance

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; East Calder; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Strong Head Office support

Opportunity for development

Up to 33 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Randolph Hill Group is seeking an Assistant Chef for a full-time role at Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston Village. The role offers a balanced schedule with 4 days over 7, alternate weekends off, and no late finishes.

You will organise the kitchen, supervise catering staff, and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs while staying within budget and following environmental health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Budgetary experience is required to manage costs.
• Maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times.
• Quality control of ingredients and portions.

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 budget and account for discrepancies.
• Ensure all foodstuffs are stored, handled and prepared hygienically.
• Operate and report faults and issues with kitchen equipment.
• Order and cost food supplies and keep records as instructed by the company.
• Follow uniform policy and wear protective clothing as directed.
• Attend meetings and training and stay updated on regulations.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Budgetary experience

Positive attitude

Quality control

Food hygiene certificate

Education

Catering Qualification

Job description

Randolph Hill Group is seeking an Assistant Chef for a full-time role at Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston Village. The role offers a balanced schedule with 4 days over 7, alternate weekends off, and no late finishes.

You will organise the kitchen, supervise catering staff, and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs while staying within budget and following environmental health guidelines.