Regional Bank Chef - Lead Regional Kitchens (South West)

Avery Healthcare; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our Hampshire & Dorset homes. You will manage a culinary team and deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals while staying within budget, across multiple sites.

The role requires travelling to various homes to maintain standards and resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in busy kitchen management, strong health & safety knowledge, and catering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing a culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent with catering qualifications.
• Ability to supervise staff and train unqualified team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by Home Manager and record dietary requirements.
• Place orders with approved suppliers within budget and maintain stock levels.
• Supervise kitchen staff and the Host team, demonstrating food prep to junior staff.
• Apply Avery Food Safety Management system and ensure high standards of hygiene.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production

City and Guilds 706-1/706-2 Catering

IDDSI training

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our Hampshire & Dorset homes. You will manage a culinary team and deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals while staying within budget, across multiple sites.

The role requires travelling to various homes to maintain standards and resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in busy kitchen management, strong health & safety knowledge, and catering qualifications.