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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Regional Bank Chef - Surrey Region

Description

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef supporting their homes across the Surrey Region.

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.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager
  • Place food orders with approved suppliers
  • Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff
  • Understand the Avery Food Safety Management system and demonstrate the principles of safe food handling

Requirements:

  • 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
  • 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

The role will involve travelling to various homes across the Surrey Region. The salary for this position is £18.50 per hour.

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career.

Skills

Required

  • food safety legislation
  • kitchen management
  • leadership
  • NVQ 3 in Food Production

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-4534

Apply on Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.