Peripatetic Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 46,838,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to provide cover across multiple care homes in Scotland, including Crieff, West and Central Fife, and surrounding towns. You will prepare nutritious meals, adapt to different kitchens, and maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and kitchen organisation.

You will support menu planning, stock control, ordering, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple sites.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen processes.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support across multiple care homes, providing cover for annual leave and sickness.
• Prepare and deliver nutritious, well balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control, ordering and ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.
• Provide guidance and support to kitchen teams to maintain high standards across environments.

Job description

Location: West and Central Fife (with travel to Perth, Dundee, Crieff and Livingston)

Base Home: Oakbank Care Home, Countess Gardens, Crieff, PH7 3DP

• £16.64 per hour
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Mileage paid from base home

Role Overview

As a Peripatetic Chef, you will support a number of care homes across the region, providing cover for annual leave and sickness while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety and kitchen organisation.

Working across multiple services, you will prepare and deliver nutritious, well balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. You will adapt to different kitchens and teams, ensuring consistency and maintaining a reliable standard of service.

Your role will include supporting menu planning, stock control, ordering and ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety standards. You will also provide guidance and support to kitchen teams, helping to maintain good practice and a consistent approach.

This role requires flexibility, strong organisation and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards across different environments.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen
• Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple sites
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen processes
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent (or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A flexible and reliable approach
• Full driving licence is essential

About us

Care Concern Group is a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.