Chef

Stanley Park Care Home; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Stanely Park Care Home in Paisley is seeking a chef for full-time days. You will deliver high-quality meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, while maintaining hygiene and presentation standards.

The role offers 34 hours per week with no late evenings or split shifts, providing strong work-life balance. We require City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent (or working towards), a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and experience in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation and food safety.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Positive attitude

Kitchen experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards

Tools

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Stanley Park Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 34 hours

Stanely Park Care Home, located in Paisley’s Balgonie area, is a warm and welcoming 40-bed home, recently refurbished to offer a modern, comfortable environment. We provide high-quality residential and respite care in a homely setting where residents feel safe, supported, and valued. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.7 score on carehome.co.uk, Stanely Park is committed to delivering care you can trust.

Chef Contract

• £15.42 per hour
• Contracted to 34 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
Stanely Park 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.