Bank Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef – Bank

Location: Thimbleby Court, Glenholme Healthcare

Salary: £12.75 per hour*

Contract Type: Bank – flexible hours, as and when required

Thimbleby Court is Glenholme Healthcare’s brand-new, purpose-built care home
, designed to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment. At Glenholme, we believe good food plays a vital role in wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life, and our kitchens are central to creating a true “home-from-home” experience for the people we support.

We are now looking for a Bank Assistant Chef to support our kitchen team at Thimbleby Court, helping deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet individual dietary needs and reflect our commitment to excellence in care.

As a Bank Assistant Chef
, you will work alongside the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to support the preparation and delivery of fresh, wholesome meals for residents, staff, and visitors. This is a flexible role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a care environment and can provide cover as required.

• Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef
• A sound knowledge of:
• COSHH
• HACCP
• Environmental Health Standards and Regulations
• Safer Food Better Business
• Food allergies and dietary requirements
• Excellent timekeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check

As an Assistant Chef at Thimbleby Court
, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef with food preparation and service
• Assisting with negotiating and securing best value for food purchases while working within budget
• Preparing healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals using a home-cooked approach
• Ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and stored in a hygienic environment at all times
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Implementing systems to control food portions and reduce waste
• Ensuring all kitchen staff adhere to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of food safety, COSHH, HACCP, and allergen management
• Supporting a positive dining experience that reflects Glenholme’s values and standards of care

• Be part of a new, modern care home from the start
• Flexible bank working to fit around your availability
• Supportive management and team environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ wellbeing through quality food

• This is a Bank position
  , providing flexible cover for sickness, holidays, and service needs
• Working hours and days may vary
• An Enhanced DBS check is required
• Job Code: GHTCB

* T&Cs apply to all benefits

* Please note:

The hourly rate does not include holiday compensation, which will be paid separately and shown on your payslip