About this role
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 supporting our homes across the Surrey Region. 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, comprehe
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we are deeply committed to supporting the individuals who dedicate themselves to caring for our residents. Acknowledging the hard work our teams put in, we ensure to celebrate and support their efforts continually. Joining us means making a substantial positive impact on the lives of residents through compassion and dedication. Being part of our team offers opportunities for personal and career growth within a nurturing, supportive environment that fosters learning and development. Our work culture emphasizes values such as respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care. We are searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef. This role involves supporting various homes across the Surrey Region, with a focus on managing culinary operations, guiding a team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals while adhering to budget constraints. Responsibilities also include menu planning, food ordering, staff supervision, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. As a big name in the sector, Avery is naturally dedicated to the well-being of residents and the individuals providing care. Avery promotes a work culture where people love coming to work, fulfilling the organizations vision of creating meaningful lives together. This vision extends to the transforming care experience Avery provides, underpinned by a close, supportive work environment that values and empowers employees every day. Avery prides itself on offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. Providing enriching experiences during the later years of life, Avery stands out as the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. The ethos of delivering an outstanding, caring service means Avery employees are both supported in their roles and encouraged to pursue career growth alongside personal development to achieve meaningful professional fulfillment.
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 the Surrey Region. 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 hygieneABOUT 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 and 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.
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
Surrey Area
RH11LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)