Care Home Chef

Company: Search Consultancy
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

️ 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.

To apply: Send your CV to colin.rae@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026