Bank Chef

Catering and Hospitality – Mossview Care Home

Contract:

Bank
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Shift Type:
Days
Contracted hours: 0

Our modern residence located in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife, provides exceptional Residential and Dementia care for 42 residents, blending contemporary comfort with compassionate support.

We are now looking for a talented and flexible Bank Chef to join our friendly kitchen team. This is a zero‑hours role, offering flexibility to cover shifts as needed across the week, including weekends and holidays. It’s an ideal opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys variety and takes pride in creating nutritious, high‑quality meals that residents can truly enjoy.

• £13.50 per hour
• Flexible zero‑hours contract
• Paid PVG, Pension scheme, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time equivalent)

As a Bank Chef, you will prepare and serve a range of freshly cooked meals, ensuring residents receive food that is both nutritious and appetising. You will work alongside the Head Chef to plan menus, manage stock, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness. When covering shifts, you will take responsibility for day‑to‑day kitchen operations, from food preparation to maintaining temperature records and following dietary plans tailored to residents’ needs.

Your attention to detail and passion for good food will help create a warm, homely atmosphere where mealtimes are something to look forward to.

• City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent culinary qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and understanding of food safety standards
• Experience preparing nutritious meals for varied dietary needs
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations when required
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to cover shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Previous experience in a care home or similar environment is desirable but not essential

Mossview Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care for our residents and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values –
Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and take pride in creating meals that bring both nourishment and joy, we would love to hear from you.