Part-Time Care Home Chef: Lead Nutritious Menus & Kitchen

PSR Solutions; Maybole; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care home in South Ayrshire is looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves independently running a kitchen, ensuring nutritious meals for residents, and managing menu planning and kitchen operations. Candidates should have kitchen management experience, good communication skills, and a basic food hygiene certificate. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Additional shifts may be available for those seeking extra hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Permanent contract

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Satisfactory police check, PVG required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to dietary needs.
• Manage menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Experience running a kitchen

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

City and Guilds certificate

Job description

A reputable care home in South Ayrshire is looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves independently running a kitchen, ensuring nutritious meals for residents, and managing menu planning and kitchen operations. Candidates should have kitchen management experience, good communication skills, and a basic food hygiene certificate. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Additional shifts may be available for those seeking extra hours.