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Regional Bank Chef - Eastbourne, Kent and Essex
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. View all jobs
Posted 12 day(s) ago
Reference: 1554482951
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 supporting our homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, 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.
Main duties of the job
This job with Avery Healthcare offers an opportunity to positively impact residents' lives every day through compassionate and dedicated service. The main role is for a Regional Bank Chef, responsible for the culinary department across homes in Eastbourne, Kent, and Essex. The job involves preparing nutritionally balanced menu plans, placing food orders, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring all food preparation meets the highest safety and hygiene standards. The position demands managing kitchen operations, demonstrating leadership, and showing dedication in delivering high-quality meals. At Avery, the emphasis is on creating a supportive and caring working environment with opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to exceptional care, while adhering to health and safety standards and demonstrating leadership qualities. Avery Healthcare values commitment and compassion, making it the preferred choice for both employees and residents.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, distinguished by its dedication to creating enriching experiences for both residents and staff. Their vision, "creating meaningful lives together," reflects their commitment to exceptional care in over 100 homes. They offer a supportive, empowering environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. Working at Avery means becoming part of a close-knit team deeply committed to respect, compassion, and care. Avery Healthcare takes pride in its role as a leader in elderly care, dedicated to both quality and innovation, ensuring that later years are as fulfilling as any other.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18.50 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1554482951
Job locations
Avery Healthcare
Kent area
ME141XQ
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 supporting our homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, 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 supporting our homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, 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 and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications, and training in IDDSI or textured modified diets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications, and training in IDDSI or textured modified diets.
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
Kent area
ME141XQ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Kent area
ME141XQ
United Kingdom