Chef

Contract:

Full Time

Oakbank Care Home, located in the beautiful town of Crieff, is a brand-new, purpose-built home offering luxurious accommodation for up to 70 residents. We provide personalised Residential, Dementia, Nursing, Palliative and Respite Care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are now looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our catering team, where you will play a vital role in ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, well-balanced and high-quality meals every day.

What We Offer

• £14.04 per hour
• 30 hours per week (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
• Paid PVG, Pension scheme, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

Your RoleAs Chef, you will prepare and serve delicious, well-presented meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. You will assist with menu planning, stock control and ordering, and maintain a clean, safe and efficient kitchen. Your creativity and attention to detail will help make mealtimes something our residents look forward to each day. You will also take responsibility for kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety and food quality are always maintained.

What We're Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and stock management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Good communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach
• Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential

About UsOakbank Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values - Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity - define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where your work is truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.