Care Home Cook & Meal Planner — Weekend Shifts

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a care home catering assistant to plan, prepare and serve meals in collaboration with staff. Weekend shifts are required, with two possible patterns: 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00.

The role includes a commitment to quality service delivery and is fixed-term until 28 March 2027, subject to PVG checks and two references. Pre-employment checks include PVG Scheme and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership or update check
• Ability to work weekends
• Minimum two references (one from current or most recent employer)

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve meals within the care home in collaboration with other staff.
• Work weekends with fixed shift times: 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and organisation.
• Pre-employment checks including PVG Scheme and any overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a care home catering assistant to plan, prepare and serve meals in collaboration with staff. Weekend shifts are required, with two possible patterns: 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00.

The role includes a commitment to quality service delivery and is fixed-term until 28 March 2027, subject to PVG checks and two references. Pre-employment checks include PVG Scheme and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.