Chef

Care Concern Group; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Dalgety Bay Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Chef to deliver nutritious meals for residents. You will own food prep and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs while maintaining hygiene and presentation.

The role offers no late evenings or split shifts, with ongoing training and development opportunities. Benefits include PVG payment, pension, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks annual leave on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate held or in progress
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive and reliable approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals meeting dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation
• Provide consistent, high-quality meals with no late evenings or splits

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Food Hygiene Certificate

Kitchen Experience

Team Player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Dalgety Bay Care Home is a purpose built care home located in the coastal town of Dalgety Bay in Fife. Providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 68 residents, the home offers a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where team members can make a meaningful difference every day.

Chef Contract

• £14.23 per hour
• Full Time
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.

You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.

What We Are Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach

About Us

Dalgety Bay Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.