Agency Chef - Care Homes
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH7 3DP |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Perth Chef_1770733225 |
Summary
Perth & Surrounding Areas
We are currently recruiting Agency Chefs to support care homes across Perth and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy flexible, ad hoc work and are confident working in a care home environment.
What's on offer:
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£16-£20 per hour (depending on experience and shift)
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Ad hoc shifts to suit your availability
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Mostly daytime hours
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Ongoing opportunities with a variety of care homes
Key responsibilities:
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Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents
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Catering for levelled diets and special dietary requirements
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Working in line with IDDSI guidelines for residents with swallowing difficulties
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Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
What we're looking for:
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Previous chef experience (care home experience preferred but not essential)
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Knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets
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Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new environments
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A Full PVG is required for this role - we can support candidates with the PVG application if needed
If you're a reliable chef looking for flexible agency work in a rewarding care setting, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested, please APPLY HERE! - Or contact Ashleigh on ashleigh.anderson@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.