Regional Bank Chef Midlands Care Kitchens

Avery Healthcare Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Regional Bank Chef is needed to support Avery Healthcare’s culinary operations across the Midlands region. You will lead a kitchen team, plan nutritionally balanced meals, and ensure hygiene and budget compliance while travelling to homes in the North Division.

We seek a candidate with at least 5 years in a busy kitchen, strong health & safety knowledge, and NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent. DBS disclosure will be required; eligible to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and team.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and COSHH.
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent; City & Guilds 706-1/706-2.
• Trained in IDDSI / textured diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by Home Manager; accommodate dietary needs and keep records for inspection.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and stock-control procedures.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and Host team; train unqualified staff in basic food prep.
• Apply Avery Food Safety Management system and maintain high hygiene standards in all cooking activities.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Food safety compliance

IDDSI diet knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production

City & Guilds 706-1/706-2 Catering

IDDSI / textured diets training

Job description

A Regional Bank Chef is needed to support Avery Healthcare’s culinary operations across the Midlands region. You will lead a kitchen team, plan nutritionally balanced meals, and ensure hygiene and budget compliance while travelling to homes in the North Division.

We seek a candidate with at least 5 years in a busy kitchen, strong health & safety knowledge, and NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent. DBS disclosure will be required; eligible to work in the UK is essential.