Head Chef

Head Chef

Are you a passionate and qualified 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!

Airthrey Care Home has a direct bus route from Falkirk & Stirling for easy transport.

Salary: £15.79 per hour

Hours: 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

• Full access to training on the award‑winning ‘Academy of Care Chef Excellence’
• Company sick pay and pension scheme
• Overtime rates
• Free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals
• Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday giving you flexibility and control over your finances
• Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

As Head 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.

• 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.
• Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g. IDDSI).
• Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill.
• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control.
• Menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person‑centred hospitality.

• Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred.
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well‑being of our residents.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH.
• Food Safety Level 3 desirable.

Located in the serene village of Airth, Airthrey Care Home provides a peaceful setting where our team offers compassionate and highly personalised nursing care to residents. At Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in bringing warmth and empathy to the daily lives of those we care for.

Join an award‑winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners. If you are interested, please click apply and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

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