Assistant Chef (Bank)

Mariposa & Papillon Care; Blackwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Blackwell is seeking a Bank Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering nutritious meals. The role involves preparing and serving meals while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess a Level 2 or 3 catering qualification or show a willingness to undergo training. Benefits include recognition payments and health care options, making this a rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

Benefits

Recognition of service payments

Refer a friend bonuses

Excellent training programs

Annual pay reviews

Private health care options

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Catering knowledge and ability to meet dietary requirements.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.
• Commitment to further training in catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents.
• Maintain records of food supplies and check deliveries.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Good standard of English and numeracy

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Information

Job Ref: RB-AC-201125

Location: Riverwell Beck, Blackwell, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Postcode: CA2 4SE

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £14.30 to £14.30 Per Hour

Posted Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Closing Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Assistant Chef (Bank)

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Assistant Chef at Riverwell Beck care home in Carlisle could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a fantastic place to work (if we do say so ourselves) and you’ll be joining a brilliant team of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents. An important part of that care is supporting our Head Chef in the delivery of nutritious but delicious food that makes the best use of available fresh produce.

Our great benefits include:

• Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.


• £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ unlimited payments (that’s potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!)


• Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning.


• Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.


• Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.


• Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dentaland optical treatment.


• Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

More about the role

Duties as an Assistant Chef are varied, and no two days will be the same in the home’s busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will maintain accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies.

You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Our recruitment process

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.

We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and / or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at [e-mail]

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender / sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary – this role is also known as cook’s assistant, assistant cook, sous chef, care home chef, social care.