Chef

Gilmerton Care Home; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG provided

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, delivering nutritious, palate-pleasing meals for residents across residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This full-time days role is 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £14.58 per hour.

PVG checked, pension and uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave pro-rated. You will work closely with staff to plan menus, prepare meals to individual dietary needs, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Food hygiene certification or solid knowledge of food safety is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the kitchen team.
• Good organisation skills to manage prep and maintain standards.
• Reliable, professional and hardworking with a passion for quality food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Support menu planning and food preparation.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Contribute to residents' wellbeing through meals.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food hygiene certification

Independent work

Organisation skills

Reliability

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Gilmerton Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 30

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.