Peripatetic Chef

Peripatetic Chef

Location: Across Glenholme Senior Living services in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire
Pay Rate: £40,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week, rota basis
Contract Type: Full Time

Join Glenholme Senior Living as a Peripatetic Chef

Glenholme Senior Living is looking for an experienced and adaptable Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

This is a varied role where you will work across different Glenholme Senior Living services, providing essential catering support during periods of holiday, sickness and other operational requirements, as well as supporting major events.

As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents. You will ensure that individual dietary needs, cultural requirements and personal preferences are respected, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety.

You will need to be comfortable working in different kitchens and with different teams, quickly familiarising yourself with residents' dietary requirements, menus, kitchen arrangements and working practices.

Due to the travelling nature of the role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Travelling between Glenholme Senior Living services in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire according to operational and staffing requirements
• Providing Chef cover during periods of annual leave, sickness absence, vacancies and other operational needs
• Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting balanced meals and beverages to a high standard
• Catering for residents' individual dietary needs, cultural requirements and personal preferences
• Ensuring meals are prepared on time and served in accordance with agreed schedules
• Directing, supervising and supporting kitchen staff
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and health and safety
• Maintaining accurate food temperature, stock and kitchen records
• Ensuring food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies and helping manage catering expenditure
• Minimising unnecessary food waste and maintaining effective stock rotation
• Supporting audits, inspections and quality monitoring
• Maintaining consistently high Glenholme Senior Living standards across every service you support

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, and Environmental Health Standards/Regulations
• Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a kitchen team
• A strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs
• Skilled in preparing meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming dining experience
• Confidence in engaging with residents to design appetising, nutritious menus
• Works well with residents, care teams, managers and other colleagues
• Is committed to providing residents with a positive and enjoyable dining experience
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Has access to their own vehicle
• Is able to travel across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire as required

The role also places a strong emphasis on resident choice, dignity and ensuring cultural, religious and personal food preferences are respected.

Benefits of Joining Glenholme Senior Living

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Birthday day off
• Hastee Pay - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Quarterly recognition awards and performance-related bonuses
• Fully funded training and industry-recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across Glenholme Senior Living
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support with:
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Financial advice
  • Family and childcare support
  • Everyday life assistance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Cycle to Work scheme

T&Cs apply to all benefits.

Inclusion & Equality at Glenholme

We are proud of our inclusive, respectful, and person-centred culture. At Glenholme, everyone is valued - our service users, their families, and every member of our staff.

Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Jobcode: GHETO1