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Bank Assistant Chef

Job details
Posting date: 05 March 2026
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 April 2026
Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Glenholme Healthcare Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: GHTCB

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Summary

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

About Thimbleby Court & Glenholme Healthcare
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.

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

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Disability Confident
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