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Head Chef

Salary: £16.42 per hour 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Forthland Lodge is centrally located in Edinburgh’s Restalrig area, with easy access to bus routes on Duke Street, Restalrig Circus and Restalrig Road. Ocean Terminal and Leith Walk tram stops are also nearby.

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 and qualified 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 Head 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 

• 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. 

• Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g. IDDSI).  

• Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill  

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

• Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control. 

• Menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality. 

Skills & Requirements 

• Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred.  

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

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies. 

• Excellent leadership and team management.  

• Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH.   

• Food Safety Level 3 desirable.  

A little bit about us  

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Forthland Lodge offers compassionate care in a central location, making it accessible and welcoming for residents and families alike. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a team that values kindness and respect, creating a supportive environment for everyone.

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).

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