Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Crieff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Crieff is seeking a skilled Chef to join the catering team at a new care home. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining food safety standards. Successful candidates should possess relevant culinary qualifications and good communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including paid PVG, pension scheme, and annual leave.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious and high-quality meals.
• Assist with menu planning and stock control.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Stock management

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef

Catering and Hospitality - Oakbank Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £14.04 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 30

Oakbank Care Home, located in the beautiful town of Crieff, is a brand-new, purpose-built home offering luxurious accommodation for up to 70 residents. We provide personalised Residential, Dementia, Nursing, Palliative and Respite Care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are now looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our catering team, where you will play a vital role in ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, well-balanced and high-quality meals every day.

What We Offer

• £14.04 per hour
• 30 hours per week (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
• Paid PVG, Pension scheme, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

Your Role
As Chef, you will prepare and serve delicious, well-presented meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. You will assist with menu planning, stock control and ordering, and maintain a clean, safe and efficient kitchen. Your creativity and attention to detail will help make mealtimes something our residents look forward to each day. You will also take responsibility for kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety and food quality are always maintained.

What We’re Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and stock management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Good communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach
• Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential

About Us
Oakbank Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where your work is truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.