Regional Traveling Chef: Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Leek; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in the Midlands and Northwest invites applications for a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across the region, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals and upholding our standards of care.

You will lead and develop kitchen teams, plan menus, place orders within budget, ensure food safety compliance, and rotate across sites with regular travel. We value caring, teamwork, and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and maintaining a 5-star hygiene standard.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent / City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications / Trained in IDDSI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, considering dietary needs and records for inspection.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, maintaining stock levels within budget.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team; train unqualified staff in basic food preparation.
• Follow Avery Food Safety Management system and uphold high hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent

City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications

Trained in IDDSI / textured modified diets

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in the Midlands and Northwest invites applications for a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across the region, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals and upholding our standards of care.

You will lead and develop kitchen teams, plan menus, place orders within budget, ensure food safety compliance, and rotate across sites with regular travel. We value caring, teamwork, and professional growth within a supportive environment.