Traveling Regional Chef: Senior Living Dining Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across Surrey, Chertsey and Marlow. You will lead a culinary team, plan nutritionally balanced menus, and manage operations to meet quality and budget targets.

The role involves visiting multiple sites, ensuring high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction while fostering a caring, collaborative kitchen culture. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

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 catering qualifications / IDDSI training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, accommodating dietary needs and keeping records.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and stock control procedures.
• Supervise kitchen and Host team, training unqualified staff in basic food prep.
• Demonstrate Avery Food Safety Management system and high hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across Surrey, Chertsey and Marlow. You will lead a culinary team, plan nutritionally balanced menus, and manage operations to meet quality and budget targets.

The role involves visiting multiple sites, ensuring high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction while fostering a caring, collaborative kitchen culture. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.