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Chef Catering and Hospitality - Buchanan Lodge Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.52 Per Hour Shift type: Days Contracted hours: 40Chef – Buchanan Lodge Care Home | £13.52 per hour | 40 hours per week Where your food nourishes every generationNestled in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow, Buchanan Lodge Care Home is a thoughtfully converted former convent, blending historic charm with modern comforts. We provide Residential, Nursing, Respite, and Dementia care for 38 residents, and we also support an on-site Nursery, providing meals for up to 70 children. We’re looking for a talented Chef to join our kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef to create seasonal menus and leading our team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.Contract details:£13.52 per hour40 hours per week, daytime shifts – no unsociable late nights5.6 weeks annual leave (full-time)Pension schemeFree uniform & paid PVGFree onsite parkingThe roleAs Chef, your cooking will do more than fill plates it will bring comfort, nourishment, and joy. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will:Support the creation of seasonal, nutritious menus for residents and children.Lead the kitchen team day-to-day, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of hygiene.Mentor and develop trainee chefs and kitchen assistants.Prepare and serve meals to meet dietary requirements, including IDDSI and specialist diets (training provided).Manage stock, maintain kitchen organisation, and uphold health & safety standards.Opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced kitchen serving both residents and children.Team development – help mentor trainee chefs and kitch