Job Ref: KEA1350
Branch: Ryan Meadows
Location: Ryan Meadows, Glasgow
Salary/Benefits: £12.64 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 17/06/2025
Closing date: 29/07/2025
At Ryan Meadows we are dedicated to ensuring that our Care Home Residents enjoy a special dining experience each day, with every plate thoughtfully prepared to bring joy, comfort, and satisfaction to their daily lives.

JOB SUMMARY:

A fantastic opportunty for an experienced and passionate Chef / Cook to support the Head Chef and oversee all areas of the kitchen, to deliver high quality “Restaurant” standard meals to our residents- without the long weeks or split shifts.
Progression and growth opportunites available- be a key memebr of our resident dining development plan.
This role requires a motivated and driven candidate with genuine warmth to deliver an enjoyable dining experience for our residents. You will assist in all aspects of kitchen operations including menu development, food preparation, cooking, ordering, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience as a Chef / Cook, preferably in a care home, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
Experienced and comfortable in all areas of the kitchen including the preparation and cooking of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Fresh Produce.
Pastry and Bakery experience would be an advantage.
Professional culinary qualifications.
Knowledge of allergens, dietary needs and nutrition, particularly for elderly individuals.
Good team supervision skills.
Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
Great culinary skills with a creative and innovative approach.
Strong organizational skills.
Compassionate and patient, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of residents.

Assist with the development and implementation of nutritious, well-balanced, and varied menus that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of residents.

Prepare meals to a high standard, ensuring taste, presentation, and quality are consistently excellent.

• Support and direct the kitchen team
• Ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.
• Ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Hygiene Regulations.
• Ensure portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure individual dietary requirements are met.
• Ensure the necessary systems and checks are maintained to provide a clean, safe, organised, healthy and efficient working environment.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• Monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.
• To deputise for the Head Chef where required.