Assistant Chef

BCG Cares; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development and career...

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application fees paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

BCG is seeking an Assistant Chef to join a small kitchen team in our care home. You will work opposite shifts, lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is off duty, and ensure smooth operations and nutritious meals for residents.

You will help maintain high hygiene standards in line with EHO regulations, respond to residents' needs, and contribute to a supportive and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must have prior kitchen experience.
• Confident leading the kitchen during shifts.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during the head chef's absence.
• Provide high-quality, nutritious meals to residents.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness to EHO standards.
• Work with the head chef to ensure smooth service and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Shift leadership

Food service

Teamwork

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

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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