Chef

NHS; Dundee; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dundee is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a residential setting. The role requires experience in catering within a care environment, as well as qualifications in food safety. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen hygiene and collaborating with nursing staff to meet dietary requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £27,747.20 annually.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Catering

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Job summary: We are looking for a confident Chef with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week (Shift times are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and working weekends expected) at Ellen Mhor, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Ellen Mhor is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting up to 12 adults living with learning disabilities and complex needs, and who may have an autistic spectrum condition. The team also supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Employer: Cygnet Health Care. Location: Dundee, Scotland, DD1 2QH.

Pay: £27,747.20 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Date posted: 30 September 2025. Reference number: VPEB653AC9.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals.
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

You are

A skilled Chef who can work under pressure. Preferably experienced in the care sector. Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets. The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards. Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times. An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels. Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision. Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

Qualifications & Requirements

• City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent).
• Food hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to plan nourishing & attractive menus within budgets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team, with initiative.

Why Cygnet?

• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Expert supervision & support.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Other information

About us: Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Job details: Date posted 30 September 2025. Pay scheme: Other. Salary: £27,747.20 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Location: Dundee, Scotland, DD1 2QH.

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.