Regional Bank Chef: Travel Between Homes

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support its homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. The role involves managing a culinary team, planning nutritionally balanced menus, and ensuring food safety to high standards, with travel to multiple sites.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in a busy kitchen, COSHH/health & safety knowledge, and an NVQ3 in Food Production or equivalent. DBS disclosure will be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' culinary experience in a busy kitchen
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH; able to manage cleaning to 5‑star standards
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent; City & Guilds 706‑1/706‑2 Catering quals; IDDSI training

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, considering dietary needs and records for inspection.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and stock-control procedures.
• Supervise kitchen staff and Host team; demonstrate food prep to junior staff.
• Apply Avery Food Safety Management principles to ensure high hygiene standards in all food preparation.

Skills

Kitchen management

Health and safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Leadership qualities

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production / City & Guilds 706-1 706-2

Trained in IDDSI / textured modified diets

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support its homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. The role involves managing a culinary team, planning nutritionally balanced menus, and ensuring food safety to high standards, with travel to multiple sites.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in a busy kitchen, COSHH/health & safety knowledge, and an NVQ3 in Food Production or equivalent. DBS disclosure will be required.