Care Home Chef

Balhousie Care Group; Methil; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream – pay on demand

Wellbeing Support Programme

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development and career growth

Blue Light Card access

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG fee paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Resumo da oferta

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen team in our care home in Methil, Scotland. You will create delicious, nutritious meals, design menus, manage stock and budget, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to support residents’ wellbeing.

You will be reliable, able to cater for special dietary needs, and committed to delivering person-centred hospitality within the agreed budget for an excellent resident experience.

Qualificações

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment and care setting is required.
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs within budget.
• Reliable and able to lead kitchen duties to a high standard.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Design menus and manage stock and budget effectively.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene per regulations.

Conhecimentos

Commercial kitchen experience

Catering for special dietary needs

Formação académica

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. You'll provide high-quality food service to support residents, responding to their needs and contributing to their overall positive experience in our care.

From managing food stock and designing menus to making the most of your budget, you’ll always have resident well-being in mind. You will ensure the Kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

About you:

You will strive to deliver person-centred hospitality to the highest standards. Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required, ideally within a care home setting, but this is not essential. You must be reliable and fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties, including catering for special dietary needs, in line with the agreed budget.

Ideally you should have an SVQ/ NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a level 3 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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