Senior Cook: Lead Care Home Kitchen & Menu Planning

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Cook to lead our kitchen team within the Home Farm nursing care home setting. You will be responsible for day-to-day management, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard, safely, and efficiently, while supporting residents' nutritional needs.

You will plan menus, manage food ordering and stock, and work with residents, families and the wider care team to provide choice, dignity and person-centred dining experiences.

Qualifications

• You will lead catering staff and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• You will plan menus and oversee food ordering and stock control.
• You will ensure compliance with food safety legislation and NHS Highland policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely and efficiently in line with standards.
• Work with residents, families and care teams to provide dignified dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Stock control

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Cook to lead our kitchen team within the Home Farm nursing care home setting. You will be responsible for day-to-day management, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard, safely, and efficiently, while supporting residents' nutritional needs.

You will plan menus, manage food ordering and stock, and work with residents, families and the wider care team to provide choice, dignity and person-centred dining experiences.