At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious meals while ensuring high standards of food hygiene.
- Company: Join a caring non-profit organisation dedicated to improving lives in Edinburgh and beyond.
- Benefits: Enjoy 7 weeks paid holiday, flexible shifts, and generous training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Catering experience, food hygiene certificate, and effective communication skills required.
About Us
At Viewpoint, people matter, not just our residents and tenants but our staff. We are a registered non-profit making organisation providing a range of general needs housing, supported housing and care services for older people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Established in 1947, our primary objective is to improve the quality of life and well-being of our care home residents and tenants through promoting independence, enabling choice and offering peace of mind in a safe, secure and supported environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head Chef, the role of Chef is responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of meals to meet the residents’ personal and nutritional requirements, whilst achieving best value for money. The main job purpose is to ensure that the kitchen achieves high standards of meal preparation, food hygiene and general Health & Safety at all times. Previous catering and supervisory experience is essential, as is a food hygiene certificate. The successful candidate should hold a City & Guilds Qualification 706 Parts 1 & 2 or SVQ level 2 to obtain the qualified salary. The ability to demonstrate effective communication skills is essential. Regular weekend working is required on a rota basis. If you are successful, you will be required to join the PVG Scheme - Viewpoint will cover the cost of this for you.
Benefits
- 7 weeks paid holidays per year, including public holidays
- Generous training opportunities
- Free uniforms
- Flexible shift patterns
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance (death in service benefit)
- Wellbeing Support (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Blue light Discount Scheme
3 x Positions: 2 x 38 hour per week, 1 x 34.5 hours per week
Closing Date: midnight 21 June 2026
Chef ( x positions) Viewpoint Care Homes employer: Viewpoint Housing Association Ltd
Viewpoint Housing Association is an exceptional employer that values detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment. With a strong commitment to good governance and community impact, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and creativity. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys the unique advantage of contributing to meaningful housing and care services while engaging with the community through innovative communication strategies.
Contact Details:
Viewpoint Housing Association Ltd Recruitment Team
