Pay: £16-£20 per hour (DOE)
Location: Edinburgh & surrounding areas
Hours: Flexible shifts - full-time, part-time, and ongoing shift cover available
👨🍳 Cook with Purpose. Work on Your Terms.
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 Role
You'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
👩🍳 What We're Looking For
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
⭐ What's in It for You?
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
✨ Why This Role?
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 Now
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Salary description
£16.00 - £21.00 per hour