Care Home Chef

Care Home Head Chef
Location: Lockerbie area
Salary: £15.50 per hour | £23,978.50 per annum (based on 29.75 hours) | Permanent

A highly reputable care provider is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to join their care home service in the Lockerbie area. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering nutritious, well-balanced, and appetising meals to residents.

What we are offering:

• Permanent contract - 29.75 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the following week
• Usual rolling rota:
• Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Competitive pay rate of £15.50 per hour
• Annual salary of £23,978.50 (based on 29.75 hours/week)
• Additional hours available as and when required
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• A rewarding role where your cooking makes a genuine difference to residents' lives

Roles and responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in line with residents' dietary needs and preferences
• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Plan menus and ensure meals are nutritious, varied, and prepared within budget
• Order supplies and maintain effective stock control
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation within the kitchen
• Ensure full compliance with Environmental Health and Care Inspectorate standards
• Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences
• Work closely with care staff to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience working as a Chef, ideally within a care home or similar setting
• Experience independently running a kitchen is essential
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage the kitchen effectively
• Previous Head Chef or supervisory experience is desirable
• Ideally hold or be working towards a relevant City & Guilds qualification
• Satisfactory PVG check required

To apply now or for further details, please follow the link below.

Alternatively, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on 07949 538342.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

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