Part Time Chef / Cook - Kinmylies Care Home

TN United Kingdom; Tain; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Part Time Chef / Cook for Kinmylies Care Home in Highland Council. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in preparing meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met, while enjoying sociable hours and opportunities for career development. Join a supportive team in a relaxed kitchen environment, with additional perks including subsidised meals and a referral bonus scheme.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Free uniform

Parking

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Pension and sick pay schemes

Company cooking competitions

Ongoing development including e-learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Creativity in menu development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with departments for resident satisfaction.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Proficiency in food safety practices

Good communication skills

Education

Culinary qualifications

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Part Time Chef / Cook - Kinmylies Care Home, Highland Council

Client:

Meallmore

Location:

Highland Council, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Part Time Chef / Cook - Kinmylies Care Home

Our Meallmore team at Kinmylies is ready to warmly welcome you as a Second Chef within their care home. Surrounded by dramatic views of the mountains and canal, Kinmylies Lodge Care Home provides a supportive and homely environment that encourages residents’ independence. Located in the quiet suburbs of Inverness, Kinmylies caters towards residents recovering from mental health illnesses and has a reputation for promoting community living.

We offer mentorship and ongoing learning opportunities to support your skill development and career progression.

What’s in it for you?

• Supporting the Head Chef, you’ll cook for 18 residents in a small, friendly, and established care home, making a positive impact on their daily lives.
• Sociable hours: Work two days a week between 9am and close to enjoy a good work-life balance.
• Opportunity to provide relief holiday cover to increase your hours.
• Use your catering skills in a relaxed kitchen environment.
• Be part of a recognized national care provider committed to your wellbeing.
• Ease into a commercial kitchen environment and build your career.

Your role as a Meallmore Second Chef will include:

• Assist the Head Chef in planning, preparing, and cooking meals according to dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Prepare and serve food timely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry trends and introduce innovative ideas.
• Manage food budget and minimize waste.

Skills and Requirements:

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, and allergies (desirable).
• Strong culinary skills and creativity.
• Proficiency in food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culinary qualifications (desirable).
• Ability to influence menu development.

What we can offer you:

• Regional support team with awards.
• Access to Wagestream for earned income.
• Subsidised meals, free uniform, and parking.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus scheme (up to £1000).
• Pension and sick pay schemes.
• Company cooking competitions.

Additional Perks:

• Ongoing development including e-learning and mentorship.
• Join award-winning catering teams and aim for personal awards.
• Sociable hours with evenings and every second weekend off.

Salary: Competitive plus overtime and benefits

Hours: 16 hours per week