Country Court
Area Relief Chef
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Relief Chef Position Available – Peterborough Area (Care Home Catering Cover)
About the Role
We are seeking a Relief Chef to provide cover across our Care Homes in the Peterborough area. This is a varobic, proactive role with exceptional benefits for dedicated professionals passionate about excellence in food and service.
Work Details
- Hours: 40 hours per week, including rota-based weekend shifts
- Geographic Scope: Support across multiple care homes in the Peterborough/regional northern locations
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Why Country Court?
We are a family-run business that has grown to 3,500+ employees across 45+ Care Homes. Elevating each resident’s experience—from bistros, pubs, cinema rooms, and spas—is what drives us. Key characteristics of our homes? ✅ Extemporaneous care ✅ Unique environments like mini-cinemas, modern bistros ✅ Spa services, bespoke fine dining
We’re not simply a business—we’re a family, and there’s room for you too.
The Role Demands
Core Responsibilities (Duties as our Regional Relief Chef)
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- Ensure smooth operations by covering shifts across a cluster of care homes in the region.
- Support Chef Managers in managing the catering team and upholding food hygiene & safety standards (risk assessments, cleaning, compliance).
- Deliver holiday & sickness cover as required by schedule.
- Maneuver as on-call kitchen leader during Chef Manager’s absence.
- Collaborate with Chef Managers in menu planning, optimizing quality and variety.
About You
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Proactive & ambizon with a track record of high-quality food production.
- Proven Relief Chef experience (preferably in care homes or catering).
- Customer-focused mindset – you’ll interact with residents, their families, and guests.
- Valid Driver’s License and personal transport access (essential for regional travel).
- City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for Hospitality.
- Food hygiene certificate is a must.
Experience & Qualifications Preferred
- 3+ years as a Chef or in a similar environment (multicuisine appreciation a plus).
- Straightforward situational flexibility and problem-solving ability.
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Benefits
🔹 Family culture – Every member matters, fod for fostering creativity and innovation. 🔹 Annual pay reviews, keeping you future-ready. 🔹 Bespoke Induction Training Programme with national qualifications lifts you higher. 🔹 Recommendation bonus scheme where cooperation yields rewards! 🔹 Blue Light Discount Card accessing special rates across retail, travel etc. 🔹 Staff Awards Programme celebrates standout team members. 🔹 Standard employee entitlements like pension contributions and annual leave.
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*Note: This role is open to applicants legally permitted to work in the UK. Successful candidate**s will provide relevant working rights evidence during the recruitment process.
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