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Regional Bank Chef - North East and Yorkshire

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

North East and Yorkshire, LS5 3EDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£18.50

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

16 days left

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were...

The role of Regional Bank Chef at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the daily operations of the culinary department across North East and Yorkshire. Responsibilities include managing and guiding a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. The chef must prepare menu plans, manage food orders, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain high hygiene standards. The role demands travelling to various locations and working within budget constraints. Successful candidates will uphold values such as care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability, and must have at least five years of culinary experience along with knowledge of food safety legislations.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef supporting our homes across the North East and Yorkshire regions. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

As the Regional Bank Chef, your primary responsibility will be supporting the daily operations of the culinary department. You will manage and guide a culinary team dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality meals that enhance the overall well-being of the residents while staying within budget. The role will involve travelling to various homes across the north.

  • Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, which provide varied, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents. Take account of any special dietary needs and retain records for inspection purposes.
  • Place food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain proper stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits
  • Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, and instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
  • Understand the Avery Food Safety Management system and demonstrate the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

  • Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
  • Knowledge of health and safety, as well as current food safety legislation. Knowledge of COSHH and managing the cleaning of the culinary department to 5-star rating standards
  • NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications /Trained in IDDSI /textured modified diets
  • Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Avery Healthcare, one of the UK's largest luxury elderly care home providers, fosters a supportive working environment. They aim to make later life enriching for residents and meaningful for staff, enabling employees to grow in a caring environment. With over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare focuses on creating supportive and inspiring surroundings where both residents and team members thrive. The company's vision is "creating meaningful lives together," which highlights their commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to both residents and employees. Avery values compassion, empowerment, and respect, encouraging a collaborative and values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, knowledge of COSHH, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications, Trained in IDDSI /textured modified diets, Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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