Regional Care Kitchen Chef - Travel Across Surrey

Avery Healthcare Group; Chertsey, Marlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes in Surrey, Chertsey and Marlow. You will manage a culinary team, create nutritionally balanced menus, and ensure meals meet high hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires solid kitchen leadership, budgeting discipline, and a DBS disclosure. Travel to multiple sites within the region is involved as part of the regional coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' culinary experience in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH and kitchen hygiene standards.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent and catering qualifications.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by Home Manager.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget.
• Supervise kitchen staff and Host team; train unqualified staff.
• Adhere to Avery Food Safety Management system and high hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production

City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications

IDDSI / textured diets

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes in Surrey, Chertsey and Marlow. You will manage a culinary team, create nutritionally balanced menus, and ensure meals meet high hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires solid kitchen leadership, budgeting discipline, and a DBS disclosure. Travel to multiple sites within the region is involved as part of the regional coverage.