Assistant Chef

Balhousie Care Group; Edzell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Colleague Discounts

WageStream Access

Wellbeing Support

Colleague Recognition

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is seeking an Assistant Chef to join a small kitchen team, delivering nutritious meals to residents and supporting the Head Chef. You will lead the kitchen during shifts when the Head Chef is off duty and ensure smooth operation.

You will maintain high cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations, provide person-centred hospitality, and develop the team through collaboration and practical cooking skills.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery is preferred.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) is desirable.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and take responsibility during shifts when the Head Chef is not on duty.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and maintains high standards of food service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred hospitality to residents.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality mindset

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About the role:

Make a rewarding difference in people’s lives every day with BCG.

Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a BCG care home can be incredibly fulfilling.

As Assistant Chef, you will be part of a small kitchen team, serving delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will work opposite shifts, taking the lead and responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on duty. On these shifts, you will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and that high standards of food service are maintained. You'll provide high-quality food service to support residents, responding to their needs and contributing to their overall positive experience in the home. You will also help to ensure the Kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

About you:

As an Assistant Chef at BCG, you will strive to deliver person-centred hospitality to the highest standards. You will need previous experience of working in a kitchen environment and should be confident taking responsibility for and leading the kitchen during your shifts when the Head Chef is not on duty. Ideally you should have an SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK.

What BCG offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that makes the difference.

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