Regional Bank Chef - Kent

Job summary

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 for the Kent Area.

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 culina Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we strive to support our care teams and celebrate their hard work every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily, with your compassion and dedication making a real difference. We offer opportunities to grow in a supportive environment where respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care are core values.

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Regional Bank Chef in Kent. The role involves supporting culinary operations, preparing nutritionally balanced meals, managing stock, supervising kitchen staff, and upholding high hygiene standards.

Applicants should have 5 years of culinary experience and relevant qualifications. A DBS Disclosure check is required, provided by Avery Healthcare. If you align with our values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable, and have the necessary expertise, we encourage you to apply and join our award-winning team.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating enriching experiences for both our residents and team members, believing that the later years of life can be as meaningful as any other.

Our vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' propels us to deliver exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes nationwide. We foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered each day, making Avery a preferred choice for both residents and employees.

We cherish a culture steeped in respect, compassion, and commitment to outstanding care. Join us and experience why Avery is celebrated for its exceptional service and workplace culture, where every team member is vital to creating enriching lives for the elderly.

Avery is committed to ensuring both residents and team members are valued and have access to supportive and caring environments, where everybody's contributions are recognized.

Job description

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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 for the Kent Area.

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 with a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, COSHH. NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications/Trained in IDDSI/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.