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Regional Bank Chef - Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 1549070990
Job summary
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 for Birmingham and the surrounding areas. 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 tea
Main duties of the job
The role of Regional Bank Chef at Avery Healthcare involves being part of a supportive and celebratory team that values compassion and dedication. In this role, you are expected to make a positive impact on residents' lives through your culinary expertise. The position requires you to support the daily operations of the culinary department, including managing and guiding a team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals within budget. Responsibilities include preparing menu plans, placing food orders, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards. This temporary role requires you to travel to various homes in the north, providing flexible and high-standard culinary services.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating enriching experiences for residents and staff. They operate with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', and aim to provide exceptional care across their network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. The company places emphasis on a culture that values respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care. Joining Avery means becoming part of a team that prides itself on integrity and accountability, ensuring that the later years of life are enriching and meaningful.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18.50 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1549070990
Job locations
Avery Healthcare
Birmingham Area
B33 0LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 for Birmingham and the surrounding areas.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 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, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 for Birmingham and the surrounding areas.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 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, 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in managing a busy kitchen, minimum of 5 years culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety and current food safety legislation, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent qualifications, leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in managing a busy kitchen, minimum of 5 years culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety and current food safety legislation, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent qualifications, leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Birmingham Area
B33 0LT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Birmingham Area
B33 0LT
United Kingdom