Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Worcester is seeking an Assistant Chef to create quality menus and promote food hygiene standards. This role offers predictable hours in a supportive environment, allowing you to positively impact residents' well-being. Candidates should have experience in catering and a valid food hygiene certificate. Additional benefits include occupational sick pay, wellbeing resources, and a contributory pension plan. Apply now to join a team that values inclusivity and high-quality care.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional compensation for overtime

Discounts through the e-hub platform

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Complimentary meals during long shifts

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chef Manager to prepare quality menus for residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact daily with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Experience of working within a catering environment

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Details

Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Salary: £13.49 per hour

Requisition: 226929

About Sanctuary Care

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Beechwood Residential Care Home, Holly Green, Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0RR

Position Summary

Working as an Assistant Chef for Sanctuary Care means enjoying predictable hours and a calmer, more supportive work environment, reducing stress compared to the fast pace of restaurants or pubs. You'll also have the opportunity to develop specialist culinary skills while making a direct, meaningful impact on residents' well‑being.

Benefits

• Your Mind and Body
  • Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
  • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
  • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva DigiCare
  • A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
• Your Financial Wellbeing
  • Additional compensation for overtime
  • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
  • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
  • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance
  • Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)
• Your Job
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Complimentary meals during long shifts
  • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
  • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
  • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
  • CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chef Manager to prepare a varied set of quality menus for our residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, conduct risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean to a high standard.
• Interact daily with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore we look for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a catering environment.
• Valid food hygiene certificate.

Recruitment Notes

If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity: Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.