Peri Chef Bank

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will cover Ashby House, Milton Keynes; Collingtree Park, Northampton; and Juniper House, Brackley as a driver-required Peripatetic Chef. You will support multiple care homes with high-quality, fresh meals while maintaining a work-life balance. Join a sector-leading provider focused on quality of care and resident wellbeing, with an ambitious programme to open new purpose-built homes. This role offers cross-site collaboration and meaningful impact through nutrition and dining experiences.

Pay / Benefits

  • work life balance – days with alternate weekends
  • competitive rate of pay + travel costs
  • holiday, retail and leisure discounts
  • annual Hospitality Awards
  • Refer a Friend bonus

Responsibilities

  • Cover multiple care homes within the region to plan and prepare meals
  • Support several teams across sites in delivering high-quality fresh food
  • Plan nutritious menus using seasonal ingredients
  • Maintain up-to-date food hygiene standards
  • Create a warm, welcoming dining environment and engage residents
  • Contribute to kitchen operations and coordination across locations
  • Travel between Ashby House, Collingtree Park and Juniper House as required

Key requirements

  • NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent
  • Up to date food hygiene
  • Good understanding of nutrition
  • Experience with fresh seasonal food
  • Strong kitchen management skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with residents
  • Driver required
  • Personable and wellbeing-focused approach
  • personable and resident-focused
  • strong communication
  • team collaboration
  • nutrition understanding
  • experience with fresh seasonal food
  • kitchen management

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026