Junior Chef

Junior Chef – Care Home - Coatbridge

Full-Time | £13 Per Hour | No Late Nights

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Chef to join our clients dedicated care home team in Newmains/ Wishaw.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance, sociable working hours and the chance to genuinely make a difference to people’s daily lives through great food and care.

Unlike traditional hospitality roles, working within a care home allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents while continuing to deliver high-quality meals in a professional kitchen environment — all without the late-night finishes.

The Role

As our Junior Chef, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, balanced and enjoyable meals every day. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner whist working with our Head Chef to meet a range of dietary and nutritional requirements.

Duties will include:

• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals to an excellent standard
• Catering for specialist dietary needs and nutritional requirements
• Planning and creating varied, balanced menus
• Managing stock control and kitchen ordering
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment and working practices meet health & safety regulations
• Working closely with the wider care team to provide an outstanding dining experience for residents

Working in a care home kitchen is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Residents often enjoy discussing meals and personal preferences, therefore strong communication skills, patience and a caring approach are essential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous Chef experience within a Care Home or busy commercial kitchen
• Holds or working towards an SVQ/NVQ qualification in Food Preparation or Cooking (preferred)
• Has a passion for producing nutritious, home-cooked meals
• Works well within a fast-paced team environment
• Understands the importance of nutrition and resident wellbeing
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service standards

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer:

• Flexible Permanent Full-Time Shifts – 40 Hours Per Week
• 5 Days from 7
• Shifts Between 7am – 7pm
• No Late Nights
• Excellent Rate of Pay – £13 Per Hour, dependant on experience
• Ongoing Training & Career Development Opportunities
• Full Induction, Training & Continued Support
• Free Company Uniform
• Free On-Site Parking
• 28 Days Annual Leave Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme

Apply Today

If you have the experience, passion and dedication to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Closing Date

07-11-2026

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