Second Chef

Meallmore; Greenock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Free parking

Overtime pay

Wagestream

Staff meals

Blue Light Card

Training Academy

Job summary

Meallmore is recruiting a Second Chef for our Belleaire Care Home in Greenock, overlooking the River Clyde. You will support the Head Chef to plan and prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.

Working 34 hours per week across 4 days (8am-5pm) with alternate weekends, the role offers competitive pay (£13.78 per hour) and benefits including sick pay, free parking, and access to Wagestream. Join a valued team delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents.
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents.
• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential.
• A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food reflects residents' preferences and dietary requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to care teams on safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards.
• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills

Cookery skills

Creativity

Communication

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Dietary needs

Job description

Second Chef

A little bit about us

Overlooking the River Clyde in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is a 52-bed home providing nursing and dementia care for the elderly. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person-centred care in a warn and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and comfortable. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Salary: £13.78per hour

Hours: 34hours per week (8am till 5pm over 4 days, working alternaive weekends)

Forthland Lodge is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Restalrig area, with excellent public transport links nearby. Regular bus services operate fromDuke Street, Restalrig Circus and Restalrig Road, while Ocean Terminal and Leith Walk tram stops are within easy reach.

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

• Company sick pay & free parking
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
• Full access to training via our Award-Winning Academy of Care Chef Excellence

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.Are you a passionate chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As a Second Chef, you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident
• Working alongside the Head Chef in providing guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards
• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• You will be involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality

Skills & Requirements

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents
• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential
• A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG)

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