At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen to create delicious, nutritious meals for residents.
- Company: Craighead Care Home, a supportive and caring environment.
- Benefits: £15.14 per hour, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and no late shifts.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced work life with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives with your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for quality food.
Craighead Care Home provides exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.
We are proud to offer a workplace where colleagues are valued, supported in their development and empowered to deliver outstanding care while being part of a passionate and welcoming team.
Head Chef Contract £15.14 per hour Contracted to 40 hours per week Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within a well structured and supportive environment.
Role Overview As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are central to daily life.
This is a role where your leadership and standards will shape the entire dining experience, creating meals that residents look forward to every day.
You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance.
Working with fresh ingredients, you will ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs while maintaining consistently high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety.
With a strong focus on efficiency and cost control, you will manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively, minimising waste while ensuring quality is never compromised.
Leading and developing your team, you will build a well organised, motivated and high performing kitchen.
This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strong leadership, quality food and a better work life balance.
What We Are Looking For City
Head Chef employer: Belsize Healthcare
At Earlsferry House Care Home, located in the picturesque coastal town of Kirkcaldy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values trust, respect, passion, kindness, and inclusivity. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including paid PVG, pension, and generous annual leave, ensures a rewarding experience for our team members. Join us in creating a welcoming environment where both residents and staff can thrive together.
