Part Time Cook/Chef

priority-care; St Vigeans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in St Vigeans is seeking part-time kitchen staff to prepare nutritious menus and serve meals, ensuring high standards of food hygiene. Ideal candidates will have experience in busy kitchens and a passion for maintaining cleanliness while supporting clients in their residential care. This role offers a competitive salary and emphasizes lifelong support for personal development.

Benefits

Priority rewards scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Loyalty bonus payment

Overtime rate - Time + 50%

Additional annual leave incentive

Strong support network

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen required.
• Training for food hygiene (Cooksafe Food Standards) provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritious menus.
• Serve meals at specific times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

• Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Overtime - Time + 50%
• Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
• Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Strong support network.
• Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.

Job Types: Part time

Shift

• 3 days a week

The Role

• Prepare well balanced / nutritious menus
• Ensure alternative menu in accordance with client’s likes/dislikes and any special diets required
• Adhere to Food Handling Hygiene / Health & Safety Regulations
• Serve meals at specific times, ensuring that portions are retained for clients who will arrive at a later time
• Maintain an up-to-date record of client likes/dislikes including any new admissions
• Maintain required standard of general cleanliness in the kitchen, using appropriate cleaning materials as instructed.
• Store, maintain all equipment according to Work Instructions
• Report any faults / breakages to ensure repair / replacement
• Keep kitchen cupboards / stores in clean / tidy condition

Priority Care Group are passionate about ensuring the standards in our homes are of the highest level at all times. We constantly strive to develop and improve our service, always looking for more ways to make the time you and your family spend with us an enjoyable, fulfilling and enabling experience.

About St Vigeans Home

St. Vigeans is a large Victorian House with modern extension, located in the east coast fishing town of Arbroath. It is situated on an elevated site with sloping, mature gardens and overlooks the North Sea. Nearby are sea front leisure grounds, the harbour and the town centre. It specialises in residential care for adults with learning disabilities, and our clients are offered the opportunity to develop their independence and potential in all aspects of their life, fully supported by suitably qualified staff.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Requirements

• Cooking experience/Skills required in a busy kitchen
• Practical working knowledge of food hygiene (training provided) and Cooksafe Food Standards