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Second Chef - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £13.89 per hour 

Based in the charming town of Ellon, just under 30 minutes north of Aberdeen, with regular transport links via Ellon Park & Ride to Aberdeen, Inverurie, Peterhead and surrounding villages.

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

• Company sick pay & free parking
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
• Full access to training via our Award-Winning Academy of Care Chef Excellence

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners. Are you a passionate chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!  

As a second chef, you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.   

Role & Responsibilities 

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident

• Working alongside the Head Chef in providing guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards  

• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards

• You will be involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality

Skills & Requirements 

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents  

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents

• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents  

• Great communication and interpersonal skills  

• Knowledge of food safety practices  

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential  

• A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential  

If you are interested, please click apply and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch. 

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

A little bit about us 

Set in picturesque Ellon, Auchtercrag House is a homely, vibrant care setting where personalised care and genuine support are at the heart of what we do. At Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join our team in bringing compassion and warmth to each resident, making every day special.

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