Kitchen Assistant

Balhousie Care Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group in Perth, Scotland, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nourishing, well-balanced meals for residents. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and work collaboratively to provide high-quality food service in line with EHO standards.

Training will be provided; no formal qualifications are required. Successful candidates must be authorised to work in the UK and will be subject to PVG checks and references.

Qualifications

• PVG check required.
• Authorized to work in the UK.
• Experience in care or commercial setting beneficial.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen team to prepare and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and high hygiene in the kitchen.
• Work in line with EHO regulations to ensure safety.
• Assist with food preparation as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Care

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role:

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 a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. Working collaboratively, you will help provide a high-quality food service while maintaining a clean and safe environment in line with EHO regulations. This role offers plenty of opportunities to build relationships with our residents and develop your skills.

About You:

As a Kitchen Assistant at BCG, you will be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and will be eager to assist during the food preparation process. You should approach your work with reliability, consideration, and care. Formal qualifications are not required as training will be provided, although any experience in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial.

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.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• 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.

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