Regional Care Kitchen Leader | Menu & Wellbeing

Balhousie Care Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage from base

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing support

Colleague recognition

Career development

Blue Light Card access

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is recruiting a Regional Chef to lead the kitchen team across the region, delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals and excellent resident-focused service. You will design menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure the kitchen maintains high hygiene standards in line with EHO regulations.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required, ideally within care, with an SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality and Level 3 Food Hygiene certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment, ideally in a care setting
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs and manage budgets
• Reliable and fully competent across all kitchen duties

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the region to deliver nutritious meals
• Design menus and manage stock within budget constraints
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene to meet high standards and regulations
• Support residents with wellbeing through quality food service

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Budget management

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Balhousie Care Group is recruiting a Regional Chef to lead the kitchen team across the region, delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals and excellent resident-focused service. You will design menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure the kitchen maintains high hygiene standards in line with EHO regulations.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required, ideally within care, with an SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality and Level 3 Food Hygiene certification preferred.