Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is pleased to recruit on behalf of Care UK, an award-winning care provider seeking an experienced Bank Head Chef to join their culinary team in Edinburgh, UK. This flexible bank role offers complete schedule flexibility to balance work and life, while benefiting from structured career development through Care UK's internal Catering Academy.

In this pivotal kitchen leadership role, you will take full charge of culinary operations, leading a dedicated team to prepare fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual dietary needs. You will manage menu planning, maintain stock and budget controls, uphold strict food safety standards, and train and inspire kitchen staff to deliver exceptional culinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily kitchen operations, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Create and plan balanced menus that cater to individual resident preferences and specialized dietary requirements.
Manage stock levels, adhere to food cost budgets, enforce strict Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, and mentor kitchen personnel.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume environment emphasizing fresh produce.
Strong leadership, communication, and managerial skills with a track record of supervising and developing kitchen teams.
Thorough knowledge of food safety compliance, stock control, and specialized dietary management within a care or healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible bank shift scheduling paired with Wagestream earned wage access and Bank Holiday pay enhancements.
Continuous skill enhancement, coaching, and approved apprenticeship pathways through the Catering Academy.
Comprehensive health and wellbeing support alongside access to hundreds of retail and online discounts.