Bank Chef – Cramlington Catering for Brain Injury Care

Brainkind; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave+bank holidays

Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

Simply Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Group life assurance

Eye voucher scheme

Long service awards

Free parking

Job summary

Brainkind is a UK charity focused on brain injury support, seeking a Bank Chef in Cramlington. You will prepare meals to set standards, manage safe food handling, and support kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef.

Role requires Level 2 Food Hygiene, catering qualifications, and prior kitchen experience. Competitive hourly rates apply with benefits and a commitment to staff welfare.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene or higher is required.
• NVQ or SVQ Level 2 General Catering or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in kitchens.
• Demonstrable skills in cooking for large groups of people and ability to cater for varying dietary needs.
• Knowledge of COSHH, Health & Safety, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to Brainkind standards.
• Ensure all food is safely prepared, stored and presented.
• Keep equipment clean and maintained; report faults.
• Record cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a safe working environment and confidentiality.
• Assist Head Chef by providing catering within resources.

Skills

Level 2 Food Hygiene

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Catering

Kitchen experience

Cooking for large groups

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene or higher

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 General Catering or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Brainkind is a UK charity focused on brain injury support, seeking a Bank Chef in Cramlington. You will prepare meals to set standards, manage safe food handling, and support kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef.

Role requires Level 2 Food Hygiene, catering qualifications, and prior kitchen experience. Competitive hourly rates apply with benefits and a commitment to staff welfare.