Care Home Cook & Kitchen Leader Nutritious Meals

Holmes Care Group; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Kirkcaldy is seeking a passionate Cook dedicated to serving nutritious meals and maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will manage dietary requirements, produce varied menus, and guide the kitchen team while ensuring food safety. Benefits include competitive pay, SSSC fees covered, access to training, and various employee assistance programs. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply now!

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Company pension scheme

Paid SSSC registration fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retail discounts

Health Club membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cook with knowledge of dietary requirements.
• Hold relevant qualifications and Food Hygiene Certificates.
• Aware of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve nutritious home-cooked meals with attention to dietary needs.
• Ensure cleanliness and health standards in the kitchen.
• Produce varied and tasty menus for residents.
• Guide and coach the kitchen team.
• Manage food health and safety documentation.

Skills

Cooking for diverse dietary needs

Food hygiene and safety knowledge

Menu planning

Team management

Education

Relevant cook qualifications

Food Hygiene Certificates

Job description

A leading care home group in Kirkcaldy is seeking a passionate Cook dedicated to serving nutritious meals and maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will manage dietary requirements, produce varied menus, and guide the kitchen team while ensuring food safety. Benefits include competitive pay, SSSC fees covered, access to training, and various employee assistance programs. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply now!