Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen for Nutritious Resident Dining

Balhousie Care Group; Aboyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development and career growth

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Flexible schedules

On-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents. You will design menus, manage stock, and work within budget while upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required, ideally in a care home. You must be reliable and capable of catering for dietary needs, with PVG checks and UK work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required, ideally in a care home setting.
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs within budget.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Design menus and manage stock and budget effectively.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Menu design

Budget management

Reliability

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents. You will design menus, manage stock, and work within budget while upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required, ideally in a care home. You must be reliable and capable of catering for dietary needs, with PVG checks and UK work authorization.