Country Court
Area Relief Chef
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Regional Relief Chef – Luton Care Homes
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Key Details
- Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekend shifts on rota
- Location: Cover across Country Court care homes in the Luton area
Why Join Country Court?
Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering high-quality, nutritionally beneficial meals that not only delight the palate but also enhance residents' health and well-being?
At Country Court, we’re more than just a care provider—we’re a family. Grown from humble beginnings to a team of 3,500+ employees across 45+ care homes, we believe in creating extraordinary living experiences for our residents. From cinema rooms to spas, our homes redefine care standards. Join our extraordinary team and make every taste moment matter—for yourself and those we serve.
The Role: Regional Relief Chef
In this critical role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our residents enjoy exceptional catering across our care homes. Your dedication will directly contribute to their health, happiness, and sense of community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide shift cover for kitchen teams across multiple care homes in the northern region (including Luton).
- Support Chief Chef Managers by assisting with:
- Menu planning
- Team management (including day-to-day oversight during absence)
- Promoting food hygiene and safety (risk assessments, standards monitoring)
- Maintaining high cleanliness standards
- Cover holidays, sickness, and emergencies as required by your schedule.
- Be fully mobilised to travel across the region—reliability and flexibility are essential.
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About You
We’re looking for a passionate, proactive, and experienced Chef who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our commitment to 5-star quality catering. Here’s what you’ll bring:
- Personality: Friendly, approachable, and guiltlessly dedicated—you’ll engage with residents, their families, and guests with warmth and professionalism.
- Experience:
- Proven relief chef experience in catering/hospitality.
- 3+ years (ideally) in a Chef role or hospitality management.
- Experience working within homes of nursing or care services is advantageous.
- City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for Hospitality (essential).
- Professional Requirements:
- Valid full UK driving license.
- Full access to a reliable vehicle (essential for multi-site travel).
- Valid food hygiene certificate (mandatory).
- Reflexive attitude: Can operate independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks.
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Why Work With Country Court?
Beyond a competitive salary and annual pay reviews, you’ll be part of a supportive family, rewarded for contributing to our collective success:
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Pension contributions
- Generous annual leave
- A bespoke induction training program plus ongoing development (with potential for nationally recognised qualifications).
- Recognise every contribution through our:
- Staff Award Programme (celebrating excellence across homes).
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme (fuelled by team referrals).
- Blue Light Discount Card (for exclusive perks).
- Growth-minded environment: Your passion and expertise have room to advance here.
*Terms & conditions apply.
Important Note
- Legal Right to Work: All applicants must already hold the legal status to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of right-to-work documentation.
Ready to make your mark? If this Regional Relief Chef role feels like you, apply now—because every meal served is a moment of connection, care, and nourishment. Don’t wait—be a part of our next success story.
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