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Agency Chef - Care Homes

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Salary: £16 to £20 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 February 2026
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: Abdn Chef_1770732861

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Summary

Agency Chef - Care Homes

Aberdeen & Surrounding Areas

We are currently recruiting Agency Chefs to support care homes across Aberdeen 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:

  • £16-£20 per hour (depending on experience and shift location)

  • Ad hoc shifts to suit your availability

  • Mostly daytime hours

  • Ongoing opportunities with a variety of care homes

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents

  • Catering for levelled diets and special dietary requirements

  • Working in line with IDDSI guidelines for residents with swallowing difficulties

  • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

What we're looking for:

  • Previous chef experience (care home experience preferred but not essential)

  • Knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets

  • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new environments

  • 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.

Please APPLY HERE! if you are interested. Ashleigh (Search Glasgow) will be in touch.

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.

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