Peripatetic Chef

OSJCT Group; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

OSJCT Group is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to support our 24 care homes across Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The role involves regional travel, covering shifts, and delivering high-quality meals with attention to residents' dietary needs.

You will manage budgets and stock, lead a kitchen team, and ensure nutritious, varied menus. Driving is essential for this regional position, with a 37.5-hour week and weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen for large numbers.
• Ability to plan menus including specialist diets.
• Proven leadership, motivation and team inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to 24 care homes across Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
• Lead and develop kitchen teams and manage budgets and stock.
• Ensure high-quality meals and nutrition for residents; travel regionally and drive as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Stock management

Driving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Peripatetic Chef

Location: Wiltshire and Gloucestershire – Regional Travel

Pay rate: £34,000

Contracted hours: 37.5 hrs, five days a week weekend working will be required - the more flexibility on days the better

Are you an experienced chef / cook/ commis chef that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We are looking for enthusiastic and talented chef to provide support to our homes. This a regional support role, and you will be actively involved supporting our 24 care homes across the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire region providing cover when required.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our homes, residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively. Driving is essential for this role as it covers the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire regions.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more