This is a bank chef post with Avery Healthcare, a provider of elderly care homes, covering kitchens across several of its homes rather than one site. The chef supports daily culinary operations, plans nutritionally balanced menus, orders stock within budget and leads kitchen and Host staff. Travel between homes is part of the role, so the post suits someone comfortable moving around a region. Applicants need at least five years' culinary experience and a catering qualification or equivalent, and a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.
What the job involves
- Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team
- Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, allowing for special dietary needs and keeping records
- Place food orders with approved suppliers within authority levels and budget limits
- Maintain stock levels and control of provisions
- Support the daily operations of the culinary department
- Ensure food preparation meets hygiene standards under the Avery Food Safety Management system
- Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff
- Travel to homes across the region
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, or City and Guilds 706-1 and 706-2 Catering qualifications
- Training in IDDSI or textured modified diets
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
- Experience managing a busy kitchen
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of health and safety and current food safety legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Managing cleaning to 5-star rating standards
- Teamwork and leadership qualities
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
