Care Home Chef: Fresh Meals for Resident Wellbeing

Dee View Court Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care home in Aberdeen seeks a dedicated Chef to prepare and present high-quality meals that enhance residents' wellbeing. The role involves supporting the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring food hygiene, and engaging respectfully with residents. Candidates should have food hygiene certification and experience in a commercial kitchen. The position offers a full-time contract of 35.25 hours per week with competitive pay and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid PVG

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or above.
• Have experience in a commercial or care home kitchen.
• Ability to engage with residents respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Hygiene

Adaptability in cooking

Record Keeping

IT Skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 General Catering

Job description

A specialist care home in Aberdeen seeks a dedicated Chef to prepare and present high-quality meals that enhance residents' wellbeing. The role involves supporting the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring food hygiene, and engaging respectfully with residents. Candidates should have food hygiene certification and experience in a commercial kitchen. The position offers a full-time contract of 35.25 hours per week with competitive pay and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.