Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Second Chef (Maternity Cover)

Meallmore • Ayr, South Ayrshire

Salary

£29k – £29k

Posted

21 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Meallmore is hiring a Second Chef (Maternity Cover) in Ayr, a full-time hospitality & catering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £29k – £29k. Meallmore holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Second Chef (Maternity Cover) A little bit about us Located in the coastal village of Doonfoot, near Ayr, Greenan Manor is a purpose- built 52- bed care home providing residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for the elderly. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person- centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Salary: £13.80 per hour Hours: 40 hours…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Meallmore — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £29k – £29k
How this salary compares: in line with the £29,120 median across 1,857 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire · Full-time
Posted: 21 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Chefs are among the occupations specifically listed as eligible under the Skilled Worker visa, covering roles from commis chef through to head chef level. Restaurant groups, hotel chains, and contract catering companies sponsor both established chefs and those at earlier stages of their career.