Regional Traveling Chef - Elder Care Kitchens

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk, with travel to sites in the north. You will lead the culinary team and ensure nutritionally balanced, appetising meals within budget.

You will plan menus, order supplies, supervise staff, and uphold hygiene and safety standards, including DBS check requirement.

Join Avery to contribute to excellent resident care in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' culinary experience in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety and current food safety legislation.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent; trained in IDDSI / textured diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget.
• Supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate food preparation to junior staff.
• Uphold Avery Food Safety Management system and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budget adherence

Food safety

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk, with travel to sites in the north. You will lead the culinary team and ensure nutritionally balanced, appetising meals within budget.

You will plan menus, order supplies, supervise staff, and uphold hygiene and safety standards, including DBS check requirement.

Join Avery to contribute to excellent resident care in a supportive, values-driven environment.