Care Home Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Menu Planning

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

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen team in our Dundee care home. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents, manage stock, and ensure service aligns with budgets and quality standards.

You'll work to maintain high hygiene levels in line with EHO, cater for dietary needs, and contribute to residents' wellbeing. Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, but reliable candidates with the right attitude will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Understanding HACCP and food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Manage stock and design menus within budget.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to EHO standards.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

Budget awareness

Reliability

Team leadership

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 our Dundee care home. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents, manage stock, and ensure service aligns with budgets and quality standards.

You'll work to maintain high hygiene levels in line with EHO, cater for dietary needs, and contribute to residents' wellbeing. Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, but reliable candidates with the right attitude will be considered.