Mobile Culinary Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to enhance culinary standards across care homes in Somerset. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, mentoring kitchen teams, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant culinary qualifications, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team or managing a kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional meals that meet nutritional needs.
• Mentor and guide kitchen staff to uphold hygiene and presentation standards.
• Design and cost menus in partnership with local teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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This is a unique opportunity to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to our care homes across Somerset. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet nutritional needs while offering taste, variety, and visual appeal.

You will lead by example, supporting kitchen teams, sharing knowledge, and helping to embed excellence across every home you step into. Whether you are stepping in to cover annual leave, mentoring a new kitchen team, or raising the bar in meal presentation – your work will always centre around people: our residents, your colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Create exceptional meals that meet nutritional needs while offering taste, variety, and visual appeal.
• Mentor and guide kitchen staff, helping build capable, confident teams that uphold the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Design and cost menus in partnership with local teams, ensuring every home offers a diverse, appealing and compliant menu.
• Deliver training in food hygiene to care staff and ensure safe, consistent practices are followed.
• Keep everything in order – from stock control to kitchen paperwork and food safety records.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent (or be working towards it).
• Experience supervising a team or managing a kitchen.
• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel between homes in the Somerset region.