Care Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Resident Well-Being

Balhousie Care Group; Forfar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 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 paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering delicious, well-balanced meals for residents in our care homes. You will manage stock, design menus, and ensure meals meet residents' dietary needs while adhering to budget and regulatory standards.

Join a supportive team committed to high-quality, person-centred hospitality. Role requires experience in a commercial kitchen and PVG clearance; UK work authorisation is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required.
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs within budget.
• PVG check and UK work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to serve nutritious meals.
• Design menus and manage stock and budget.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and high hygiene standards.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

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 delicious, well-balanced meals for residents in our care homes. You will manage stock, design menus, and ensure meals meet residents' dietary needs while adhering to budget and regulatory standards.

Join a supportive team committed to high-quality, person-centred hospitality. Role requires experience in a commercial kitchen and PVG clearance; UK work authorisation is required.