Regional Bank Chef - Midlands Region

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

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/6719

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Bank

£18.50 per hour

Total vacant hours:

0

Location:

Midlands Region

Closing Date:

04/11/2026

Job Category:

Catering

Region / Division:

North Division

Job Introduction

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef supporting our homes across the Midlands Region. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Regional Bank Chef, your primary responsibility will be supporting the daily operations of the culinary department. You will manage and guide a culinary team dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality meals that enhance the overall well-being of the residents while staying within budget. The role will involve travelling to various homes across the north.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, which provide varied, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents. Take account of any special dietary needs and retain records for inspection purposes.
• Place food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain proper stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits
• Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, and instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Understand the Avery Food Safety Management system and demonstrate the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must have :

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
• Knowledge of health and safety, as well as current food safety legislation. Knowledge of COSHH and managing the cleaning of the culinary department to 5-star rating standards
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications /Trained in IDDSI /textured modified diets
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.