Senior Cook | Care Home Kitchen Leader & Menu Planner

NHS Highland; Portree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cook to lead the kitchen team within the Home Farm nursing care home setting. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, plan menus, manage food ordering and stock, and ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to provide choice, dignity and person-centred dining experiences. Informal enquiries may be made to the contacts below.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure meals are prepared safely and to a high standard.
• Plan menus and manage food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and NHS Highland policies.
• Collaborate with residents, families and the care team to provide person-centred dining.

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cook to lead the kitchen team within the Home Farm nursing care home setting. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, plan menus, manage food ordering and stock, and ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to provide choice, dignity and person-centred dining experiences. Informal enquiries may be made to the contacts below.