Regional Care Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Dining for Residents

BCG Cares

Perth

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage from base home
Company pension scheme
Colleague discounts
Wellbeing support
Career progression opportunities
Blue Light Card access
Refer-a-friend bonus
PVG application paid
Flexible schedules
Free on-site parking
Free uniform provided

Job summary

BCG Cares is seeking a Regional Chef to lead kitchen teams across the region, delivering nutritious and well-balanced meals to residents in our care homes. You will manage stock, design menus, and ensure budgets are met while maintaining high hygiene standards.

You will be reliable, experienced in a commercial kitchen, and capable of catering to special dietary needs, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the care group.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
  • Care home setting experience preferred but not essential.
  • Must be reliable and fully competent in all kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regional kitchen team to serve nutritious, well-balanced meals.
  • Manage food stock and design menus within budget.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO guidelines.
  • Support residents with dietary needs and preferences as part of person-centred care.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience
Reliability
Menu design
Budgeting
Special dietary needs

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

BCG Cares is seeking a Regional Chef to lead kitchen teams across the region, delivering nutritious and well-balanced meals to residents in our care homes. You will manage stock, design menus, and ensure budgets are met while maintaining high hygiene standards.

You will be reliable, experienced in a commercial kitchen, and capable of catering to special dietary needs, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the care group.

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