Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to collaborate with the Chef Manager in preparing quality menus and ensuring food hygiene standards. Candidates should have catering experience and a valid food hygiene certificate. A friendly and approachable demeanor is essential, as the role involves daily interactions with residents and staff.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Complimentary meals during long shifts

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a catering environment is required.
• A valid food hygiene certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality menus for residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards.
• Engage daily with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Food hygiene practices

Catering experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Bradwell Court Residential Care Home, Bradwell Grove, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3SA

£13.49 per hour • Hours as and when required

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. Our mission is to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care by enriching the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our dedicated staff.

Are you our next Assistant Chef? Here’s more about the role

• We are looking for an Assistant Chef who will work with the Chef Manager to prepare a varied set of quality menus for our residents.
• You will promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and clean the kitchen to a high standard.
• You will have daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore we are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.
• Experience of working within a catering environment and a valid food hygiene certificate is required.

Why work for Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can feel the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Bradwell Court is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Your wellbeing and 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)

Application and eligibility

• Job Reference: 226058
• We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
• If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early.

Equality and diversity

Inclusion is one of our core values. Sanctuary Care is committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants, which Sanctuary Care will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.