Regional Bank Chef - Beaconsfield and Surrounding AreasNHS

Beaconsfield and Surrounding Areas, HP9 1AB Bank £18.50

Posted 18 September 2026 Closing date 8 October 2026

Beaconsfield Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Amersham Underground Station (4.9 miles, direct) Station Interchange (4.8 miles, direct)

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 Beaconsfield and the surrounding areas (Chorleywood, Marlow, Reading). 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

Main duties of the job

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 involves traveling to various homes across the north. Other responsibilities include preparing nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, placing food orders with approved suppliers, and supervising kitchen staff. The ideal candidate must have experience in managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of 5 years culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, and the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. Avery Healthcare values supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Job description

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 Beaconsfield and the surrounding areas (Chorleywood, Marlow, Reading). If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. Avery is a company where employees are supported and celebrated for their hard work and dedication. Their mission is to provide a caring and supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care standards. Avery is dedicated to creating enriching experiences for residents and staff alike, promoting a culture where team members feel valued and empowered. With over 100 homes, Avery strives to make the later years of life as enriching as any other, maintaining an inspiring environment that fosters growth and development.

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