Care Home Chef / Cook

PSR Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care home in Kelso is seeking an experienced Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals and managing kitchen operations in a supportive environment. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a chance to positively impact residents' lives.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly work environment

Permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic food hygiene certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals based on dietary needs.
• Menu planning and kitchen management responsibilities.
• Order supplies and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

City and Guilds certificate

Job description

Care Home Chef / Cook

Kelso
14.21 (Weekdays) / 15.63 (Weekends) per hour Circa 24,000 per annum (based on 32 hours) Day Shifts Permanent, Part-Time

A highly reputable care home in Kelso 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 - 32 hours per week
• Competitive pay structure:
  • 14.21 per hour on weekdays
  • 15.63 per hour on weekends
• Annual salary: Circa 24,000 (based on 32 hours/week)
• 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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