Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is pleased to recruit on behalf of Care UK, an award-winning care provider seeking a talented Bank Chef to join their team in Edinburgh, UK. This flexible bank position offers complete scheduling freedom to align with your lifestyle, along with specialized culinary training through Care UK's internal Catering Academy to support your ongoing professional development.

In this key culinary leadership role, you will lead daily kitchen operations, creating nutritious, seasonally tailored, and diet-sensitive meals for residents. You will oversee menu design, manage stock control, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and guide the kitchen team in maintaining high standards of food presentation and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations, design menus, and prepare high-quality, nutritious, and diet-sensitive meals using fresh produce.
Manage inventory, perform stock control, and oversee food expenditure in alignment with budget guidelines.
Maintain strict adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations while coaching and supervising kitchen staff.

Requirements

Proven experience as a chef in a fast-paced kitchen setting focused on fresh, seasonal produce.
Strong knowledge of dietary requirements, meal planning, kitchen management, and food hygiene standards.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills paired with a resident-focused approach.

Benefits

Flexible bank working hours with instant earned wage access via Wagestream and Bank Holiday pay enhancements.
Specialized training, coaching, and career development programs through the Catering Academy and apprenticeship schemes.
Dedicated employee wellbeing support and access to hundreds of online and high-street retail discounts.