Our friendly multiple award-winning Hospitality team at Meallmore are looking for a Peripatetic Chef who is creative and passionate about food. This role will be covering up to 14 of our Care Homes within the central belt region of Scotland (Leven to Ayr). We are a leading provider of residential care services, currently operating 26 care homes across Scotland. Our high-quality care is individually tailored to residents’ needs, while allowing them to be as independent as they wish. Your role as a Peripatetic Chef will include: Providing the highest standards of meals to our residents and supporting our existing Chefs on an as required basis to cover sickness and annual leave Producing nutritional and appealing meals. Organising menus and catering to a varied resident group, showcasing your creative side. Supporting and motivating others to prepare seasonal meals for our residents and those with specialist dietary requirements. Managing stock control, working within budgets. Leading a team to deliver a first-class service. Required skills: SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Professional Cookery Food Safety/Hygiene Qualification at Level 3/Intermediate or above Experience in kitchen management including COSHH and HACCP policies Minimum 2 years’ experience professional cooking (Care kitchen preferred) Full driving license and access to a vehicle. What we can offer you: Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day) 30 days annual leave pro rata Subsidised meals Hourly overtime rates available Free uniform Meals Mean More - company cooking competition Multiple award-winning regional support team Career pathway Referral bonus scheme (up to £1000) Pension scheme and company sick pay scheme Additional Perks: You will be joining the NACC Catering Team of the Year 2020 and the Scottish Care Nutrition & Eating Well 2020 winners. You’ll have the opportunity to really make your name in the catering and care sectors. Join our team of award-winning Chefs and soon you might claim your very own NACC Care Chef of the Year Award. Salary: £31,616 per annum mileage overtime rates Hours: 40 hours per week – 8:30am – 5pm, including weekends Please note that we do offer visa sponsorships, however we currently have no visa sponsorships available at this time If you want to be part of our Meallmore family and this sounds like you, please click apply. Please note, all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG) INDMANAGER