Care Home Chef / Cook

PSR Solutions; Maybole; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care home in South Ayrshire is looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves independently running a kitchen, ensuring nutritious meals for residents, and managing menu planning and kitchen operations. Candidates should have kitchen management experience, good communication skills, and a basic food hygiene certificate. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Additional shifts may be available for those seeking extra hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Permanent contract

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Satisfactory police check, PVG required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to dietary needs.
• Manage menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Experience running a kitchen

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

City and Guilds certificate

Job description

Care Home Chef / Cook

South Ayrshire

£14.00 per hour | £11,648 per annum (based on 16 hours) | Permanent

A highly reputable care home in South Ayrshire 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 - 16 hours per week
• Competitive pay structure of £14.00 per hour
• Annual salary: £11,648 per annum (based on 16 hours)
• Additional shifts available as and when required, offering flexibility and opportunity for extra hours
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• A fulfilling role where your cooking truly makes a difference to residents' lives

The roles and responsibilities of our Cook are:

• 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:

• Must have experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home or similar setting
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team or from their own initiative
• Satisfactory police check, PVG
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Ideally you would hold or be working towards appropriate City and Guilds certificate

To apply now or for further details, please follow the link below.

Alternatively, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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