Assistant Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Perth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care provider is seeking an Assistant Chef for its Kingfisher House Care Home in Perth, Scotland. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals while contributing to menu planning and stock management. The ideal candidate should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and good cooking skills. This full-time position offers £14.50 per hour with excellent benefits, including training, paid PVG, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

£14.50 per hour

Contracted to 35 hours per week

Paid PVG

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Culinary qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in preparing meals for various dietary needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals.
• Contribute to menu planning and stock control.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Culinary skills

Experience preparing meals for dietary needs

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706 1 & 2)

Job description

Assistant Chef

Catering and Hospitality - Kingfisher House Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £14.50 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 35

Kingfisher House Care Home in Perth is a brand-new, purpose-built home offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With a stunning riverside location, 77 beautifully designed bedrooms, and outstanding facilities including a cinema, café, hair salon, library, and sensory room, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team from the very beginning.

We are now looking for a dedicated Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to create fresh, nutritious meals that bring comfort, enjoyment, and wellbeing to our residents every day.

What We Offer

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 35 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension scheme, free uniform, and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Supportive, welcoming team environment and ongoing training

Why This Role Matters

As Assistant Chef, you’ll do more than prepare food – you’ll be crafting meals that make a real difference. Mealtimes are a key part of life in our home, and your care, creativity, and attention to detail will help ensure residents enjoy a varied, balanced, and high-quality diet in a warm and welcoming setting.

What You Will Do

You will prepare, cook, and serve a range of hot and cold meals, taking into account residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will contribute to menu planning, stock control, and ordering, while maintaining accurate records such as temperature checks to ensure compliance with food safety standards. You will also help manage kitchen operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring food production stays within budget and that cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained at all times. When required, you will take charge of the kitchen, supporting colleagues and ensuring a smooth service.

What We’re Looking For

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
• Culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent, are desirable but not essential
• Experience preparing meals for different dietary needs
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided

About Us

Kingfisher House Care Home 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 culinary skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.