Senior Cook

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Join Our Team!

NHS Highland is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cook to lead our kitchen team within Home Farm nursing care home setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by providing nutritious, high-quality meals that support health, wellbeing, and enjoyment.

As Senior Cook, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring that meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will lead catering staff, plan menus, manage food ordering and stock control, and ensure compliance with food safety legislation and NHS Highland policies.

You will work closely with residents, families, and the wider care team to provide choice, dignity, and person-centred dining experiences.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Neil Ingall on neil.ingall@nhs.scot or Sheena Williamson on sheena.williamson@nhs.scot

Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.

• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.

• Do not upload a CV - CVs are not used for shortlisting

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/

• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork