At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals that bring joy and comfort to residents.
- Company: Struan Lodge Care Home, a caring and supportive environment in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: £14.60 per hour, 33 hours a week, paid PVG, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a strong work-life balance with no late evenings or split shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through your cooking in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, plus kitchen experience.
The predicted salary is between 14.6 - 14.6 £ per hour.
Struan Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 30 bed care home in the Balgreen area of Edinburgh, providing Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. The home offers a quiet, homely setting with a close knit team, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver individualised, person centred care every day.
Contract: £14.60 per hour, Contracted to 33 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 and development opportunities.
Role Overview: As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing. You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.
What We Are Looking For:
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive and reliable approach
About us: Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Chef in Edinburgh employer: Care Concern Group
Care Concern Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where Kitchen Assistants can thrive and develop their culinary skills. Located in the picturesque Ayr, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that prioritises high-quality meal preparation and food safety, ensuring a rewarding experience for those passionate about care and hospitality.
