Multi-Site Chef / Cook - Care Homes

Multi-Site Chef / Cook - Care Homes
Location: Lockerbie, Ecclefechan & Annan
Salary: £14.85 per hour | £19,691.10 per annum (based on 25.5 hours) | Permanent

A highly reputable care provider is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Multi-Site Chef / Cook to support three care home services across Lockerbie, Ecclefechan, and Annan. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering nutritious, well-balanced, and appetising meals to residents across multiple sites.

This is a mobile role covering three services, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.

What we are offering:

• Permanent contract - 25.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, working 3 shifts per week
• Competitive pay rate of £14.85 per hour
• Annual salary of £19,691.10 (based on 25.5 hours/week)
• Additional hours available as and when required across services
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• A rewarding role where your cooking makes a genuine difference to residents' lives

Roles and responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in line with residents' dietary needs and preferences
• Take full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management across multiple sites
• Ensure meals are nutritious, varied, and prepared within budget
• Order supplies and maintain effective stock control
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation across all kitchens
• Ensure full compliance with Environmental Health and Care Inspectorate standards
• Provide consistent kitchen cover and support across Lockerbie, Ecclefechan, and Annan services

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience running a kitchen, ideally within a care home or similar setting
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites effectively
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable
• Ideally hold or be working towards a relevant City & Guilds qualification
• Satisfactory PVG check required
• Full UK driving licence and own transport essential due to multi-site travel

To apply now or for further details, please follow the link below.

Alternatively, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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