Alor Healthcare
Chef
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Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalized care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.
Chef Contract
- Hourly Rate: 14.58 per hour
- Hours: Contracted to 30 hours per week
- Benefits: Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks (based on a full-time contract)
Why Join Gilmerton Care Home?
Great food is an important part of daily life, bringing comfort, familiarity, and enjoyment, and as a Chef, you will play an important role in creating meals that residents genuinely look forward to each day.
Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals that are both nutritious and tailored to individual dietary needs. From supporting menu planning and food preparation to maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, your work will directly contribute to the well-being and overall experience of residents within the home.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing quality meals, enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, and understands the important role food plays in creating positive daily experiences. Every meal served is an opportunity to provide comfort, consistency, and something residents can truly enjoy.
What Matters Most
- Previous Experience: Essential experience working within a professional kitchen environment.
- Food Hygiene: Food Hygiene certification or understanding of food safety standards is beneficial.
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently while supporting the wider kitchen team.
- Organization: Good organization skills with the ability to manage food preparation and maintain high standards.
- Professionalism: Reliable, professional, and hardworking approach with genuine passion for quality food preparation.
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About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high-quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.
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