2nd Chef - #2091784

2nd Chef – Buchanan Lodge Care Home | £13.52 per hour | 40 hours per week

Where your food nourishes every generation

Nestled 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 2nd 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 hour
• 36 hours per week, daytime shifts – no unsociable late nights
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (full-time)
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform & paid PVG
• Free onsite parking

The role

As 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 kitchen assistants.

What we’re looking for

• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and understanding of food safety.
• Strong team leadership skills, with a passion for developing others.
• Experience in a care or hospitality kitchen is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and dietary requirements is an advantage (training will be provided).

Who we are

Buchanan Lodge Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 homes across the UK. Our values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, guide everything we do. Here, your work in the kitchen will feed not just residents but also children, bringing joy, comfort, and care to everyone who dines with us.

If you’re a passionate chef ready to lead, inspire, and create dishes that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.