Traveling Regional Chef – Nutritious Menus for Kent Homes

Avery Healthcare Group; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across the Kent region. You will manage a culinary team, plan nutritionally balanced menus, and travel between sites to ensure consistent, high-quality meals for residents.

The role focuses on safe, cost-effective meal preparation within budgets, leadership of kitchen staff, and adherence to food safety standards across all locations in the area.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and maintaining 5-star hygiene standards.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent; IDDSI/textured modified diets training.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

NVQ 3 / City & Guilds catering

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across the Kent region. You will manage a culinary team, plan nutritionally balanced menus, and travel between sites to ensure consistent, high-quality meals for residents.

The role focuses on safe, cost-effective meal preparation within budgets, leadership of kitchen staff, and adherence to food safety standards across all locations in the area.