Bank Chef
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Chef
Position Overview
Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of Thornford Park / Elysium Healthcare)
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Position: Bank Chef
Salary: Hourly rate of £13.25 (Plus a 12.07% Holiday Allowance Uplift) + Weekly Pay!
Employment Type: Bank / Flexible (Please note: Candidates must commit to a paid three-week training course). Sponsorship is not available.
Introduction
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Thornford Park to source a talented and flexible Bank Chef. Are you a culinary professional looking for the ultimate work-life balance?
Become a valued member of our staff bank at Thornford Park and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle. In this calm and pleasurable working environment, you’ll craft daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors while playing an active role in food preparation, stock management, and peer mentorship.
What You Will Be Doing
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen operation.
Plan, prepare, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking special dietary requirements and requests into account.
Maintain strict food storage, stock rotation, and HACCP compliance (fridge/food temperature logs, cleaning schedules).
Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and 'Safer Food Better Business' standards.
Assist with menu planning, food costing, and event/banquet catering while delivering a courteous, professional service.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older.
GCSE or equivalent in English.
City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
Basic Food Hygiene certification (Supervising qualification or working towards is a plus).
Proven experience preparing and producing quality food on mass to a high standard.
Solid knowledge of menu planning, costing, and kitchen safety regulations.
Where You Will Be Working
Thornford Park is a 141-bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, featuring medium/low secure units, PICUs, and rehabilitation flats. Easily accessible via Thatcham train station (with shuttle transport available), you will be part of a recovery-focused multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and autism.
What We Offer You
Competitive Pay: Hourly rate of £13.25 + 12.07% Holiday Allowance Uplift, paid weekly!
Paid Induction: A comprehensive three-week paid training course to set you up for success.
Flexibility & Balance: Choose shifts that suit your schedule and maintain a great work-life balance.
Perks & Benefits: Subsidized meals, free parking, optional pension contributions, and wellbeing support.
Career Progression: Opportunity to progress into a permanent role with additional benefits and structured career development pathways.