Head Chef (Bank)

Mariposa & Papillon Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of service payments (£500)

Refer a Friend payments (£1,000)

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

The Grove Lodge and Courtyard is seeking a Head Chef (Bank) to join its care home team in Middlesbrough. The role offers flexible hours as part of the bank team, with responsibilities including preparing and serving meals, and supporting resident nutrition.

You will report to the Home Manager and help maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Experience in a care home kitchen is preferred; a Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification (or a commitment to train) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home kitchen is preferred.
• Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Good standard of English and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to develop further in role and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents.
• Maintain accurate records and ordering of food supplies; report to Home Manager.
• Check deliveries and ensure crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas, including equipment, meet Health and Safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Education

Catering qualification Level 2/3

Job description

Head Chef (Bank)

Head Chef – The Grove Lodge and Courtyard

Pay Rate: £14.01 per hour (Bank)

• Job Ref: GRO-BHC-191026
• Location: The Grove Lodge and Courtyard, 341 Marton Road, Marton, Middlesborough
• Postcode: TS4 2PH
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Salary: £14.01 to £14.01 Per Hour
• Posted Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Chef at The Grove Lodge and Courtyard could be just what you’re looking for - and by joining our bank team you'll have the flexibility to choose the hours to suit you. It’s a great place to work and you’ll be joining a brilliant group of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents. An important part of that care is 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!)
• Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.

More about the role

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 Home Manager, you will maintain accurate records and the correct ordering 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 experience of working in a care home kitchen, as well as a 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. 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, Care Home Chef, Head Chef, Chef Manager, Kitchen Manager, social care.