Assistant Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

BCG is seeking an Assistant Chef to join a small kitchen team in a care home, supporting the Head Chef and deputising in their absence to deliver nutritious meals for residents.

You will help maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations, provide person-centred hospitality, and contribute to a positive resident experience while working flexible schedules. PVG check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good understanding of HACCP.
• PVG check and right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen according to EHO regulations.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene awareness

HACCP understanding

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

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, and deputising in their absence, 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. While some experience in a kitchen environment is desirable, it is not essential. 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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