Chef (x 3 positions)
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.59 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | EH9 2HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Viewpoint Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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
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
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.