Bank Chef - Leeds

Brainkind Neurological Centre York; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at an established charity that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries. As a Bank Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality meal services, ensuring dietary needs are met while maintaining the highest hygiene standards. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development and training. If you are passionate about food and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Group Life Assurance

Eye Voucher Scheme

Free Parking

Long Service Awards

Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food preparation in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of service during meal times.
• Prepare home-cooked meals, catering for special diets.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Catering Management

Food Hygiene

Communication

Education

Catering Qualification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 8 May 2025 at 00:00

Bank Chef

LOCATION: Leeds

SALARY: up to £14.93 per hour

HOURS: BANK

Brainkind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support individuals in regaining lost skills. We treat a range of brain injuries caused by trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more, helping patients recover and achieve their personal goals. Our employees are passionate about their work, fostering a strong team spirit and a supportive work environment.

The Role:

As a Chef, your responsibilities will include:

1. Ensuring a high standard of service during all meal times.
2. Reporting any equipment defects to the Service Manager.
3. Supervising catering functions within the Service, preparing home-cooked meals for residents, including catering for blended diets, following staff instructions.
4. Adhering to all statutory requirements and best practices as mandated by relevant authorities.
5. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in accordance with legislation related to the Service's registration.
6. Communicating with residents to meet their dietary needs.
7. Supporting and promoting the decisions and initiatives of the Manager.
8. Performing any reasonable duties assigned by senior staff to ensure the smooth running of the Service.
9. Auditing compliance with standards within the kitchen, ensuring health and hygiene standards are maintained.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £14.93 per hour
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan (from June)
• 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

We prioritize employee wellbeing and support, ensuring you feel at your best. Career development is important to us, and we provide training and learning opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

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

*All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.*

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting employees from all backgrounds.