Second Chef

Meallmore; Kemnay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training via Academy of Care Chef

Sick pay & free parking

Overtime rates

Wagestream access

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Meallmore are seeking a Second Chef in Kemnay to support the Head Chef in planning and delivering nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents across dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will help tailor menus to individual preferences and dietary needs.

The role emphasises a warm, resident-focused approach, strong cookery skills, and the ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Strong cookery skills for nutritious, home-cooked meals
• Excellent communication with care teams and residents
• Able to work to deadlines and manage priorities
• Knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards
• Understanding of nutrition and dietary needs is desirable
• Culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in planning and preparing meals reflecting resident preferences and dietary requirements
• Train and guide care teams on textured food options and dietary compliance
• Ensure adherence to Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Contribute to menu development and resident-centred meal planning

Skills

Strong cookery

Great communication

Deadline oriented

Food safety knowledge

Nutrition & dietary awareness

Warm, resident-focused

Education

Culinary qualification desirable

Food safety training desirable

Job description

Second Chef

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

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

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).

A little bit about us

Located in the peaceful village of Kemnay, around 16 miles from Aberdeen, Grove is a welcoming 40-bed care home providing high-quality nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care. Join our dedicated team and help residents maintain comfort, dignity and independence in a warm and homely environment, creating moments that matter every day.

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