Chef

BCG Cares; Kinross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream access

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

BCG Cares in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef to lead our kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-focused meals. You will manage stock, design menus, and operate within budget while ensuring high standards of cleanliness.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required; PVG check and UK work authorisation are necessary. A Level 2 NVQ and Level 3 Food Hygiene certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required.
• SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or equivalent.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• PVG check and UK work authorisation required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

Budget management

Reliability

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Food Hygiene Level 3 Certificate

Job description

Make a rewarding difference in people’s lives every day with BCG. Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a BCG care home can be incredibly fulfilling.

As Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. You'll provide high-quality food service to support residents, responding to their needs and contributing to their overall positive experience in our care.

From managing food stock and designing menus to making the most of your budget, you’ll always have resident well-being in mind. You will ensure the Kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

About you:

You will strive to deliver person-centred hospitality to the highest standards. Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is required, ideally within a care home setting, but this is not essential. You must be reliable and fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties, including catering for special dietary needs, in line with the agreed budget.

Ideally you should have an SVQ/ NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and a good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK.

What BCG offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that makes the difference.