Bank Chef/Cook

The Vacancy

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Kent is looking for an experienced Cook / Chef to join our Bank Staff Team.

This role involves running the kitchen when required, working alongside staff and volunteers, and preparing high-quality, home-cooked meals that provide comfort and care to children, families, employees, volunteers and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious, comforting meals with a focus on quality, consistency and safety.
• Cook and present meals that meet a variety of dietary requirements (special diet knowledge desirable).
• Maintain a calm, well-organised kitchen environment and work flexibly as part of a dedicated team.
• Provide meals and snacks for children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required kitchen documentation and food safety records.

Pay & Hours:

• Weekday rate: £12.60 per hour
• Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements apply
• Hours: Ad hoc, based on the needs of the kitchen

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience running or managing a kitchen
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or higher)

Desirable:

• Experience working in a hospice, care home or hospital setting
• Knowledge of religious, cultural and allergy-related dietary needs
• Experience working alongside volunteers
• Full training will be provided. A DBS check is required for this role. This role may involve lone working.

For an informal chat, please contact: Philip Martin, Chef on [contact hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

To see how we process your data, please see the Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice attached to this advert. An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. We’re here to support them and their families at every step – from first diagnosis and for as long as we’re needed. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] believes in care that doesn’t back down. We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

The Benefits

• Annual Leave - recognition of length of service award
• Opportunity to remain in NHS Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing events and support
• Access to benefits and wellbeing platform through Computershare Employee Assistance
• Access to training and development opportunities

Documents

• Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice April 2025 - Download
• Cook Kent July 2025.pdf - Download