Regional Culinary Leader – Midlands

Avery Healthcare Group; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support daily operations of the culinary department across the Midlands region and travel to homes in the north. You will manage a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced meals while staying within budget and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role involves menu planning, supplier liaison, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with the Avery Food Safety Management system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' culinary experience in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH.
• NVQ3 in Food Production or City & Guilds catering qualifications; IDDSI trained.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, considering dietary needs and records for inspection.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and maintain stock levels.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team, and train unqualified staff in basic food prep.
• Follow Avery Food Safety Management system and maintain highest hygiene standards in all kitchen activities.

Skills

Kitchen management

Health & safety COSHH

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 3 in Food Production or Catering qualifications

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support daily operations of the culinary department across the Midlands region and travel to homes in the north. You will manage a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced meals while staying within budget and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role involves menu planning, supplier liaison, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with the Avery Food Safety Management system.