Assistant Chef in Livingston

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Assistant Chef on a full time basis at our Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston Village. With alternate weekends off and working 4 days over 7 with no late finishes (working hours 07:30 - 18:00) it makes this the perfect opportunity for a Chef who may be seeking a better work/life balance. Kirk Lane was Care Home of the Year - Scotland 2025 at the UK Caring Awards and in 2026 has been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in Scotland. The home has consistently been the best performing in the area based on care inspection grades and reviews which are consistently strong. Our Organisation The Randolph Hill Group operates nursing homes offering long and short-term care to those with particular medical needs including elderly people. Each Home's philosophy is to provide competent, skilled and empathetic individual care. The Company is committed to future expansion. Therefore each unit must operate on a professional business basis, maintaining budgeted profit margins. Key Benefits A highly competitive rate of pay A strong ethos of work / life balance Highly skilled Senior Team and Head Office support Work for an organisation with a long standing reputation for quality care delivery Opportunities for development within the company Up to 33 days holiday depending on length of service Friendly, stable and supportive team Pension Scheme Knowledge, Skills and Experience Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Budgetary experience The ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times Quantity/Quality Control Food Hygiene Certificate and Catering Qualification Job Purpose To provide healthy nourishing food suitable for clients needs within budget To organise the kitchen in a safe, economic and efficient manner To induct, train and supervise staff within the catering area to comply with all policies and procedures To ensure staff adhere to Environmental Health guidelines Main Duties and Responsibilities