Average Chef salary in Edinburgh

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Struan Lodge Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£14.04 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:33Struan Lodge is a friendly, purpose-built care home offering exceptional Nursing, Dementia, and Palliative care for up to 30 residents. We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our team — someone who enjoys cooking wholesome food, loves making people smile, and wants a role with flexibility that fits around other commitments.Whether you are already experienced in care home kitchens or looking for something more meaningful, this flexible position offers the perfect opportunity to use your skills in a welcoming, supportive setting where your work genuinely matters.What We Offer£14.04 per hourContracted to 33 hours per week Paid breaks, Paid PVG, Pension schemeUniform provided5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)Ongoing training and support in a friendly team environmentWhat You Will DoAs Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering meals that are not only nutritious and well-balanced, but comforting and full of flavour. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help plan and prepare delicious menus using fresh ingredients, while making sure each resident’s dietary needs are met. You will take pride in maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times. Your creativity and attention to detail will shine through every meal, turning food into something our residents look forward to every day.What We’re Looking ForA love of cooking and a passion for good foodExperience in a professional kitchen, ideally with catering qualificationsKnowledge of food hygiene and safety standardsA team player who can also work independentlySomeone who enjoys bringing comfort and joy through foodAbout UsStruan Lodge is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your talent to a flexible, rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Guthrie House Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£14.90 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40Guthrie House Care Home is located in Edinburgh's Liberton area and provides nursing care for up to 88 residents.Because great food brings people together and every meal should feel like home.We’re looking for a skilled and caring Chef to join our catering team in a role where your cooking doesn’t just nourish it uplifts. In our home, food is more than fuel. It’s comfort, its culture, and it’s a source of daily joy for the people we care for.What We Offer£14.90 per hourContracted to 40 hours per weekFlexible shifts on offer; daysIf you’re passionate about creating meals that are both delicious and meaningful, this could be the perfect role for you.Why this role matters:As Chef, you’ll help ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of the day for our residents. From freshly prepared dishes to special occasion bakes, your work supports wellbeing, celebrates life, and brings a sense of routine and pleasure to everyone in our home.You’ll be part of a team that understands the power of good food and you’ll have the time, ingredients, and support you need to do your best work.What we’re looking for:You’ll bring proven culinary skills and a real flair for flavour, along with a practical understanding of food safety, nutrition, and dietary requirements. Experience in a healthcare setting is a bonus, but not essential what matters most is that you’re motivated by care and take pride in what you serve.About you:You’ll be confident leading the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, and comfortable balancing creativity with compliance. Cleanliness, organisation, and attention to detail are second nature to you as is the ability to work as part of a team that truly values each other.If you’re ready to bring warmth, flavour, and skill to a place where your cooking really matters, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

Bank Chef Catering and Hospitality - Gilmerton Care Home Contract:BankSalary:£14.00 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:BankGilmerton Care Home is located in Edinburgh's Moredun area and provides nursing care for up to 60 residents.Because great food brings people together and every meal should feel like home.We’re looking for a skilled and caring Bank Chef to join our catering team in a role where your cooking doesn’t just nourish it uplifts. In our home, food is more than fuel. It’s comfort, its culture, and it’s a source of daily joy for the people we care for.What We Offer£14.00 per hourContracted to bank hoursFlexible shifts on offer; daysIf you’re passionate about creating meals that are both delicious and meaningful, this could be the perfect role for you.Why this role matters:As Chef, you’ll help ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of the day for our residents. From freshly prepared dishes to special occasion bakes, your work supports wellbeing, celebrates life, and brings a sense of routine and pleasure to everyone in our home.You’ll be part of a team that understands the power of good food and you’ll have the time, ingredients, and support you need to do your best work.What we’re looking for:You’ll bring proven culinary skills and a real flair for flavour, along with a practical understanding of food safety, nutrition, and dietary requirements. Experience in a healthcare setting is a bonus, but not essential what matters most is that you’re motivated by care and take pride in what you serve.About you:You’ll be confident leading the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, and comfortable balancing creativity with compliance. Cleanliness, organisation, and attention to detail are second nature to you as is the ability to work as part of a team that truly values each other.If you’re ready to bring warmth, flavour, and skill to a place where your cooking really matters, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.