Peripatetic Culinary Specialist
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This is a hands-on, heart-led role where you'll be a key player in our commitment to serving meals that are as nourishing as they are enjoyable. You'll lead by example, preparing high-quality meals, supporting kitchen teams, sharing knowledge, and helping to embed excellence across every home you step into.
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You're more than a great cook – you're a kitchen leader. You bring positivity, reliability, and a calm head to any challenge, and you know that food isn't just fuel – it's a daily joy, a moment of dignity, and a vital part of someone's care.
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We're looking for a Peripatetic Chef to bring creativity, consistency and a sprinkle of culinary magic to our care homes across the region. This role involves leading by example, preparing high-quality meals, supporting kitchen teams, sharing knowledge and helping to embed excellence across every home you visit.
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The Role:
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This is a dynamic role where you will create exceptional meals, support multiple homes, mentor kitchen staff and deliver training in food hygiene. You will also design and cost menus, ensuring every home offers a diverse and appealing menu.
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About You:
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You'll need to have City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent, experience supervising a team or managing a kitchen, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and strong communication skills. A full driving licence and willingness to travel between homes is also required.
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What We Offer:
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1. Create exceptional meals that meet nutritional needs while offering taste, variety, and visual appeal.
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2. Support multiple homes in the region, bringing energy and leadership to kitchens that need your skill.
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3. Mentor and guide kitchen staff, helping build capable, confident teams that uphold the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.
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4. Design and cost menus in partnership with local teams, ensuring every home offers a diverse, appealing and compliant menu.
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5. Deliver training in food hygiene to care staff and ensure safe, consistent practices are followed.
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6. Keep everything in order – from stock control to kitchen paperwork and food safety records.
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Our Values:
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We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity.
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We're committed to making a genuine impact on the lives of older people through food, conversation, and care. If you share our passion for delivering high-quality care and support, then this could be the perfect role for you.