Care Home Chef
| Posting date: | 21 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Req/675552_1774081462 |
Summary
Pay: £16-£20 per hour (DOE)
Location: Edinburgh & surrounding areas
Hours: Flexible shifts - full-time, part-time, and ongoing shift cover available
Are you a chef who enjoys flexibility and variety? We're looking for experienced chefs to provide ongoing shift cover across care homes in Edinburgh and nearby areas.
This role is perfect for chefs who want flexible work while making a real difference-delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents who truly value them.
The RoleYou'll support different care home kitchens, stepping in to maintain high standards and consistency during staff shortages and busy periods.
You will:
- Prepare and cook fresh, balanced meals tailored to residents' needs
- Deliver texture-modified and levelled diets in line with IDDSI guidelines
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation
- Work closely with care teams to ensure a positive dining experience
- Previous experience as a chef in a care home or healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IDDSI diets
- Confidence working independently in new kitchen environments
- PVG certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3
- A reliable, adaptable, and professional approach
- Competitive hourly rate: £16-£20
- Flexible shifts-you choose when you work
- Variety of placements across different care settings
- Ideal for chefs looking for extra hours or better work-life balance
If you take pride in your cooking and enjoy flexible work across different kitchens, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact-on your terms.
Apply NowSend your CV to colin.rae@search.co.uk
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