Care Home Kitchen Lead — Nutrition‑Focused Chef (Flexible)

BCG Cares; Methil; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; 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 discount

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application fee covered

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

BCG Cares in Methil, Scotland, is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, balanced meals that residents love. You will manage stock, design menus, and work within budget while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

You'll be reliable with experience in a commercial kitchen; care-home experience is preferred but not essential. The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for development, and company benefits provided by BCG Cares.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment; care home experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be reliable and fully competent in all kitchen duties, including catering for special dietary needs.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residents.
• Manage food stock, design menus, and work within budget.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
• Respond to residents' needs to support a positive experience in the care home

Skills

Reliability

Catering skills

Dietary needs

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) understanding

Job description

BCG Cares in Methil, Scotland, is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, balanced meals that residents love. You will manage stock, design menus, and work within budget while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

You'll be reliable with experience in a commercial kitchen; care-home experience is preferred but not essential. The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for development, and company benefits provided by BCG Cares.