Kitchen Assistant

Pitlochry Care Home; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Colleague Discounts

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

BCG is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in Pitlochry, Scotland. The role involves supporting the kitchen team to prepare, portion and serve nutritious meals while keeping a clean and safe environment in line with EHO standards.

We value reliability, care for residents, and willingness to learn; training is provided. Successful candidates will undergo references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team to prepare and serve meals.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with feeding residents and food service routines.
• Follow EHO regulations and health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Hygiene awareness

Team player

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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