Second Chef

Second Chef

Salary: £14.04 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Forthland Lodge is in the heart of Edinburgh, located in the Restalrig area of the city and has easy access to bus links via Duke Street, Restalrig Circus and Restalrig Road for easy transport. Ocean Terminal and Leith Walk tram stops are also a short distance from the care home.

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

• Company sick pay and overtime rates
• Free parking and subsidised colleague meals
• Chef development programme
• Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday giving you flexibility and control over your finances
• Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

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.

• 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.
• Work 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.
• Be involved in menu development, tailoring around residents’ needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person‑centred hospitality.

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home‑cooked nutritious meals for our residents.
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest in 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.

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).