Seasonal Care Kitchen Chef | Flexible Hours & Perks

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay—access earned pay

Discounts platform across retailers

Tastecard discount—up to 50% off

Free criminal record checks

Nest Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to join our care sector team. The role focuses on menu planning with seasonal ingredients, crafting restaurant-standard dishes, and maintaining balance between creativity and cost.

You will develop recipes that fit our kitchen capabilities and oversee food presentation, quality, and waste reduction while accounting for budget constraints. Experience in care settings is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and seasonality: Create menus with seasonal ingredients, balancing freshness and residents' delight while controlling costs.
• Recipe development: Design crave-worthy, brand-aligned dishes that fit kitchen capabilities and equipment.
• Food management: Oversee preparation, presentation, and taste; manage inventory to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
• Budget mastery: Understand food and labour costs and work within pricing strategies.

Skills

Experience as Chef

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to join our care sector team. The role focuses on menu planning with seasonal ingredients, crafting restaurant-standard dishes, and maintaining balance between creativity and cost.

You will develop recipes that fit our kitchen capabilities and oversee food presentation, quality, and waste reduction while accounting for budget constraints. Experience in care settings is welcome but not essential.