Assistant Chef

BCG Cares; Crieff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Chef to join their kitchen team. This role involves serving nutritious meals to residents and maintaining cleanliness standards in the kitchen. While experience is beneficial, it is not essential. Candidates should ideally have an SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering and a basic Food Hygiene Certificate. BCG offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream – Financial wellbeing access

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development opportunities

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid enhanced PVG application

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points is needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve delicious, well-balanced meals to residents.
• Support the Head Chef in food preparation and service.
• Ensure the kitchen maintains high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Kitchen environment experience

Person-centred hospitality

Food Hygiene understanding

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

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 Assistant Chef, you will be part of a small kitchen team, serving delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. Working closely with the Head Chef, and deputising in their absence, you'll provide high-quality food service to support residents, responding to their needs and contributing to their overall positive experience in the home. You will also help to ensure the Kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

About you:

As an Assistant Chef at BCG, you will strive to deliver person-centred hospitality to the highest standards. While some experience in a kitchen environment is desirable, it is not essential. Ideally you should have an SVQ/ NVQ level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a basic 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.
• 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.