Head Chef

Lammermuir House Care Home; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Lammermuir House Care Home in Dunbar, East Lothian, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.

You'll manage menu planning, stock, food safety, budgets and supervise a kitchen team, with 38 hours per week on day shifts; salary £15.07 per hour on a full-time contract, PVG, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and stock control.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, rotas and kitchen operations effectively.
• Positive, reliable and quality-focused approach.
• Previous experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Oversee menu planning and stock management.
• Ensure food safety compliance and kitchen budgets.
• Supervise staff and develop a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Lammermuir House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 38

Lammermuir House Care Home, located in Dunbar, East Lothian, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. With a long standing reputation for compassionate, person centred care and strong community connections, the home offers a supportive setting where residents receive exceptional care and colleagues can take pride in the difference they make.

Head Chef Contract

• £15.07 per hour
• 38 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Lammermuir Care Home?

Food plays an important role in daily life within our home. It provides comfort, enjoyment and familiarity, giving residents something to look forward to each day.

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team and take overall responsibility for delivering nutritious, high quality meals that cater to individual tastes, dietary requirements and nutritional needs. Combining creativity with organisation, you will ensure every meal is prepared to a high standard while maintaining an efficient, safe and well organised kitchen.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will oversee menu planning, stock management, food safety compliance, staff supervision and kitchen budgets. You will support and develop your team, creating a positive culture focused on quality, consistency and resident satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef looking to lead a kitchen where the food they prepare has a meaningful impact on residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life.

What Matters Most

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and stock control
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage budgets, rotas and kitchen operations effectively
• A positive, reliable and quality focused approach
• Previous experience within a care environment is beneficial but not essential

About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.