Bank Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef – Bank

Location: Thimbleby Court, Glenholme Healthcare
Salary: £12.75 - £13.25 per hour*
Contract Type: Bank – flexible hours, as and when required

About Thimbleby Court & Glenholme Healthcare

Thimbleby Court is Glenholme Healthcare’s 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.

The Role

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.

Job Requirements – Assistant Chef

• 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

Key Responsibilities

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

Why Join Glenholme at Thimbleby Court?

• 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