Join the Avery bank chef team - submit your interest

*flexible working * highly competitive rates of pay * daytime shifts only *modern, well equipped kitchens *choose your shifts

As part of the Avery bank chef team, we will let you know when a shift is available in your area so you can work when you choose and maintain a great work-life balance. 

When you choose to work an available shift you will work with our permanent team, providing a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents.  Our aim is to offer a variety of food which is nutritious seasonal, thoughtful and nourishing. Good quality food with inspirational cuisine can be both a treat and healthy, so no residents will have to feel guilty or left out when enjoying our food offering.

To be considered for the Bank Chef list, it is essential that you have demonstrative culinary experience, preferably in a hospitality environment, accompanied by a relevant catering qualification and, as a minimum, the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. 

A typical bank chef shift could include:

• Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activity.
• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Monitor and report the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers to ensure food is stored safely.
• Prepare and oversee the cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas.
• Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff and provides catering for special occasions.
• Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.

Avery Chef Academy - build your career

We have partnered with leading training and apprenticeship provider, Hospitality Industry Training (HIT), offering our new recruits the opportunity to join our Chef Academy and enrol via an apprenticeship route to our culinary teams.

To carve out a successful career as a Sous chef at Avery, you will benefit from having both experience in the culinary sector and industry-recognised qualifications. An apprenticeship provides invaluable real-world experience, and the skills and knowledge you need to climb the career ladder, opening a wealth of career opportunities and pathways.

Join the Avery chef teams and the Avery Chef Academy at the same time.

• Chef de Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship

As an Avery Chef de Partie Apprentice, you will run a section of your care home kitchen, for example, sauces, pastries, or fish. Typically, you will manage a small team of workers, ensuring dishes go out on time and the work area remains clean.

• Senior Chef Apprenticeship in Production Cooking

As a Senior Chef Apprentice in Production Cooking, you will manage a team to produce standardised dishes and menus within your care home kitchen. You will be accountable for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including producing, monitoring, and maintaining consistent food standards.

These apprenticeships will allow you to hone your skills, increase your knowledge and take on additional responsibilities; all whilst working in your Avery care home. Enrolling with our Chef Academy will give you real-world experience, as you learn from experts first-hand in a working kitchen environment.

Our Sous Chefs are the Head Chefs of tomorrow, and these advanced learning courses offer everything our chefs require to gain skills, confidence, and growth. We encourage you to take up this great opportunity.  Apply for our role today and ask for more information about the Avery Chef Academy.

Our ambition is simple. Together, by demonstrating our caring natures, supporting each other and being proud of what we do, we aim to create smiles every day.

Our structure at Avery Healthcare is unique to other care settings.  There is no big hierarchy or difficulties in speaking to management.  You will find the Avery business leaders in the homes at the forefront of care, and fully accessible at all times, including the Culinary and Hospitality regional teams who are often in the kitchens working with you to try out new ideas and support where they are needed. We truly are proud of who we are, and we act as #OneFamily.  If you'd like a career in care and would like to be an important part of our #OneFamily, apply today.

This Post will Require

Enhanced DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.