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Care Home Chef

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Search
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Catering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 20 GBP Hourly GBP 15.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
️ Care Home Chef - Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas

Pay Rate: £15-£20 per hour (DOE)

Location:

Edinburgh & surroundings areas

Hours:

Flexible shifts available (full-time, part-time, or temporary cover)

Are you a passionate chef who takes pride in creating nutritious, tasty meals that make a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for experienced Care Home Chefs to join our team, providing high-quality catering across care settings in Edinburgh and nearby areas.

What you'll do:

Prepare and cook balanced, delicious meals in line with resident's dietary needs and preferences
Cater for a range of levelled diets and textured-modified meals
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and record keeping
Work collaboratively with care staff to support resident's wellbeing through great food

What we're looking for:

Previous experience as a chef in a care home or healthcare setting
Knowledge and experience with levelled diets (IDDSI)
A valid PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) certificate - essential
Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Food Safety)
Reliability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to excellent care

What we offer:

Competitive pay - £15-£20 per hour, depending on experience and job
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

Apply now to make a meaningful impact through your cooking - bringing comfort, nutrition, and joy to residents every day.

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To apply:

Send your CV to (url removed)

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