Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen for Nutritious Resident Meals

Balhousie Care Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts - rewards platform

WageStream – pay on demand

Wellbeing Support - Colleague Assist

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development and career growth

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group in Dundee is looking for a Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will design menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure the kitchen maintains high cleanliness and food safety standards.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, with PVG clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Responsibilities include catering for dietary needs, cost control, and maintaining strong resident well-being through quality meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required.
• Catering for special dietary needs within budget.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare meals for residents.
• Design menus and manage stock and budgets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene per EHO regulations.
• Respond to residents' needs to ensure a positive experience.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP principles.

Skills

Reliable

Catering for dietary needs

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Balhousie Care Group in Dundee is looking for a Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will design menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure the kitchen maintains high cleanliness and food safety standards.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, with PVG clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Responsibilities include catering for dietary needs, cost control, and maintaining strong resident well-being through quality meals.