Bank Chef

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company Pension

Group Life Assurance

Eye Voucher Scheme

Long Service and Staff Awards

Free Parking

Job summary

Brainkind seeks a Bank Chef in Eastbourne to provide high-quality meal services for residents, including blended diets, while upholding stringent hygiene and safety standards.

The role is on-site at Shinewater Court, offering hourly pay up to £15.43. Shortlisting and interviews occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a commitment to inclusive employment and support for staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking meals for residents or similar settings.
• Ability to prepare home-cooked meals and accommodate blended diets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• Report equipment defects to the Service Manager.
• Supervise catering functions and prepare meals per staff instructions.
• Adhere to statutory requirements and good practices.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness according to legislation.
• Communicate with residents to meet dietary needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Catering

Hygiene

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bank Chef - Eastbourne

Req #779

Eastbourne - Shinewater Court, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Sunday 6 September 2026 at 01:00

Bank Chef

Eastbourne

SALARY: up to £15.43 per hour

HOURS: BANK

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role:

As a Chef, you are responsible;

• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Service Manager.
• To supervise the catering functions within the Service, to prepare home cooked meals for our residents, to include catering for blended diets, in accordance with instructions from the staff.
• To adhere to all statutory requirements and good practices as laid by all authorities involved.
• To observe and operate a standard of cleanliness and hygiene that meets legislation related to the registration of the Service.
• To communicate with residents to ensure their dietary needs are met.
• To actively support and promote decisions and initiatives by the Manager.
• To carry out any reasonable duties requested by senior staff that will aid and assist the smooth running of the Service.
• To audit compliance of standards within the kitchen, maintaining the standard of health and hygiene as the Chef.

Benefits Include:

• • A competitive rate of up to £15.43 per hour
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and Support
  • Company Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Eye Voucher Scheme
  • Long Service and Staff Awards
  • Free Parking
• A competitive rate of up to

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 14.43 GBP

Hiring Max Rate 15.43 GBP

Eastbourne - Shinewater Court, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, Essex, United Kingdom