Regional Bank Chef - South West and Midlands
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
South West & Midlands, GL7 5TLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18.50
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
16 days leftJob 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...
As a Regional Bank Chef with Avery Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the culinary department. You'll manage and guide a culinary team dedicated to providing balanced and high-quality meals that enhance the overall well-being of residents, all while staying within budget. Your duties will include preparing menu plans, placing food orders, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring all food preparation meets hygiene standards. The position involves traveling to various homes across the South West & Midlands regions, which demands flexibility and dedication to our shared commitment to exceptional care.
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 South West & Midlands 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 region
- 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 is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. The organisation values enriching the later years of life and prides itself on a culture where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery is passionate about fostering a supportive, caring environment, continuously offering opportunities for career growth and development for its staff, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members.
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will have experience managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience. Knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, COSHH, and maintaining cleaning standards to a 5-star rating are essential. An NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications, or training in IDDSI/textured modified diets are required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and show leadership qualities.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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