Peri Chef Bank

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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