Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Struan Lodge Care Home Full time
Executive Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our care home team at Struan Lodge Care Home. This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate working 33 hours per week over three days.

About Us:

Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned care group operating across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents and a supportive environment for our staff.

Your Role:

As an Executive Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day. You will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving hot and cold meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients. You will also take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

  • Culinary qualifications: City & Guilds 706 '1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
  • Team player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals
  • Food hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety
  • Communication skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents' dietary needs
  • Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn't available

Desired Experience:

  • Specialized food preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents
  • Care environment experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential

Your Benefits:

  • £13.15 per hour
  • Paid breaks
  • Contracted to 33 hours per week over three days
  • 08:00 AM-19:00 PM
  • Weekend availability required
  • Pension
  • On-site parking
  • Paid PVG
  • Uniform provided
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

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