Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals, Supportive Team, 30h/wk

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG checked

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED, Gilmerton Care Home in Edinburgh, is recruiting a Chef on a 30‑hour contract. The role offers 14.58 per hour with PVG, pension and uniform provided, plus five and a half weeks of annual leave pro‑rata.

As part of the kitchen team you will prepare and serve meals that are nutritious and tailored to residents' dietary needs, support menu planning, uphold strict food hygiene, and help create a warm, family‑like dining experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a professional kitchen environment is essential
• Food Hygiene certification or understanding of food safety standards is beneficial
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider kitchen team
• Good organisation skills with ability to manage food preparation and maintain high standards
• Reliable, professional and hardworking approach with genuine passion for quality food preparation

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that meet nutritional needs and resident preferences
• Support menu planning and food preparation with the kitchen team
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Create meals that residents genuinely look forward to daily

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food hygiene certification

Independent working

Organised kitchen

Reliable and hardworking

Job description

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED, Gilmerton Care Home in Edinburgh, is recruiting a Chef on a 30‑hour contract. The role offers 14.58 per hour with PVG, pension and uniform provided, plus five and a half weeks of annual leave pro‑rata.

As part of the kitchen team you will prepare and serve meals that are nutritious and tailored to residents' dietary needs, support menu planning, uphold strict food hygiene, and help create a warm, family‑like dining experience.