Care Home Chef / Cook Location: South Ayrshire Salary: 14.00 per hour 21,840 per annum (based on 30 hours) Permanent A highly reputable care home in Lockerbie is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering well-balanced, nutritious, and appetising meals to our residents. What we are offering to you:Permanent contract - 30 hours per weekShift pattern: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, working 3 shifts one week and 4 the followingCompetitive pay structure of 14.00 per hourAnnual salary: 21,840 (based on 30 hours/week)Extra hours available as and when needed within the serviceA supportive and friendly work environmentA fulfilling role where your cooking truly makes a difference to residents'' lives Roles and responsibilities:Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferencesTake full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management, ensuring meals are nutritious, varied, and within budgetOrder supplies and maintain proper food safety and hygiene standards in line with Environmental Health and SCSWIS regulationsMaintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and serving areasEnsure compliance with all food hygiene and safety standards What we are looking for in a candidate:Experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home or similar settingBasic food hygiene certificateGood ..... full job details .....