Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Bower Care Home in Linlithgow is seeking a Chef to deliver high quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will take ownership of food preparation, tailor meals to dietary needs, and maintain hygiene and safety standards in a supportive kitchen team.

This full-time role offers a clear day pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, PVG check, pension and uniform provided, plus 5.6 weeks annual leave. City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or equivalent, and Basic Food Hygiene certification preferred.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals tailored to individual dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety
• Take ownership of food preparation and service
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independence

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bower Care Home is a purpose built care home in Linlithgow, providing residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern and welcoming environment. With 60 en suite bedrooms and a range of excellent facilities, the home offers a comfortable setting for residents and a rewarding environment for our dedicated care team.

Chef Contract

• £15.14 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• 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

Bower 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.