Cafe Alba in Airdrie is looking for an enthusiastic chef who can work with us to grow our business even further.

As part of the team you can expect to freshly prepare and cook breakfasts, lunches, home made soups, burgers, chilli con carne, macaroni cheese etc. We actively encourage our team to contribute ideas for our menus and to create weekly specials.

The chef’s role will include upholding the high standards of hygiene and health & safety practices within the company. We will provide training in this and in food ordering, book keeping etc.

Cafe Alba was founded in 2008 and continues to thrive & grow year on year. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to become a key member of a well established and professional team… one that works to high standards in a calm & relaxed manner with good levels of productivity.

Shifts typically start from 8am and finish no later than 6pm. (No evening work!) Tips are shared out monthly. (Both cash & card!) As we are a family run business, you will be able to to enjoy the benefits of having Christmas Day, Boxing Day & the 1st and 2nd of January to enjoy with your family.

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount Ability to commute/relocate:
• Airdrie ML6 6DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience:
• Chef: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Cook to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the daily lives of our residents, ensuring they enjoy high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals every day.

What We Offer

• £13.45 per hour
• 36 hours per week
• Paid PVG, Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Supportive team environment with training opportunities and career development Your Role

As Cook, you will do more than just prepare meals — you will create dishes that nourish, comfort, and bring joy to those in our care. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help deliver a varied, balanced menu that supports the health and wellbeing of every resident. You will take ownership of the kitchen when needed, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard and that food hygiene and safety protocols are consistently maintained.

You will also be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including monitoring stock, maintaining food safety records, and supporting kitchen cleanliness. Whether you are cooking for special dietary requirements or simply plating up a resident’s favourite dish, your role will make a meaningful difference each day.

What We Are Looking For

• City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A strong team player who enjoys working in a collaborative kitchen environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to understand and meet individual dietary needs
• Experience working in a care home environment is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when leading kitchen duties About Us

Crosslaw Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 care 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 skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.