Regional Care Kitchen Lead (Traveling)

Avery Healthcare Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Regional Bank Chef to support our Midlands region homes. You will manage daily culinary operations, guide a kitchen team, and ensure nutritionally balanced meals within budget while traveling to various homes across the north.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in busy kitchens, strong health and safety knowledge, and NVQ/CITY & GUILDS qualifications including IDDSI.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and cleaning to 5-star rating standards.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications / Trained in IDDSI / textured modified diets
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, considering dietary needs and inspection records.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and hosts, training unqualified staff in basic food prep.
• Uphold Avery Food Safety Management System; ensure high hygiene standards in all kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen management

People leadership

Budget control

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production

City and Guilds 706-1 706-2

IDDSI / textured diets training

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Regional Bank Chef to support our Midlands region homes. You will manage daily culinary operations, guide a kitchen team, and ensure nutritionally balanced meals within budget while traveling to various homes across the north.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in busy kitchens, strong health and safety knowledge, and NVQ/CITY & GUILDS qualifications including IDDSI.