Regional Bank Chef - South West and Midlands

NHS Jobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support our homes across the South West and Midlands. You will oversee culinary teams, plan nutritionally balanced menus, and ensure meals meet dietary needs while maintaining budget.

You should have at least five years of kitchen management, NVQ 3 in Food Production or City & Guilds catering qualifications, knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and IDDSI/truncated diets.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a team across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH and food safety legislation.
• Trained in IDDSI / textured modified diets and relevant catering qualifications.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by Home Manager, providing varied meals.
• Take account of any special dietary needs and retain records for inspection purposes.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and ensure quality within budget limits.
• Supervise and direct the work of kitchen staff and host team; instruct unqualified staff in basic prep.
• Demonstrate safe food handling and uphold high hygiene standards per the Food Safety Management system.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production or City and Guilds Catering qualifications

IDDSI / textured modified diets training

Job description

Regional Bank Chef - South West and Midlands

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll 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 South West & Midlands regions. If this sounds like the place for you, wed 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 region 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.