Chef

Alor Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Gilmerton Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Chef to join the busy kitchen team on a 30-hour week contract. The role pays £14.58 per hour and includes PVG clearance coverage, a pension, and a uniform.

You will prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, assist with menu planning, and maintain strict food hygiene standards to support wellbeing and daily comfort. You will work closely with carers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and positive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Food Hygiene certification or knowledge of food safety standards is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Support menu planning and food preparation while maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and cooks with consistency and care.
• Contribute to residents' wellbeing by delivering comforting, nutritious meals.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents' well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.

Chef Contract

• 14.58 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Gilmerton Care Home?

Great food is an important part of daily life, bringing comfort, familiarity and enjoyment, and as a Chef, you will play an important role in creating meals that residents genuinely look forward to each day.

Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you will prepare and serve high quality meals that are both nutritious and tailored to individual dietary needs. From supporting menu planning and food preparation to maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and overall experience of residents within the home.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing quality meals, enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and understands the important role food plays in creating positive daily experiences. Every meal served is an opportunity to provide comfort, consistency and something residents can truly enjoy.

What Matters Most

• 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

If you are looking for a role where your culinary skills help create comfort, quality and positive experiences every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.