Assistant Chef

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking an Assistant Chef to join their team at High Peak Residential and Nursing Home. This role offers a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts and includes preparing high-quality meals, promoting food hygiene, and engaging with residents. The company celebrates individuality and offers generous benefits, including 20 days of annual leave, occupational sick pay, and company-funded training. Apply now to embark on an inspiring career in care.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Free staff meals on long shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is required.
• Must have a valid food hygiene certificate.
• Friendly and approachable with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare varied, high-quality menus.
• Promote food hygiene and safety standards.
• Engage with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Passion for food

Education

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £13.49 per hour

Requisition: 227384

High Peak Residential and Nursing Home, Warrington

25.5 hours available, includes alternate weekend working – no late nights, no split shifts

Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance

We believe providing culinary excellence is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome an Assistant Chef to our friendly team at High Peak Residential and Nursing Home in Warrington.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Prepare varied, high-quality menus with the Chef Manager
• Enjoy a better work-life balance – no late nights, no split shifts, and more time for you
• Promote and maintain food hygiene and safety standards
• Carry out risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean and safe
• Engage daily with residents, visitors and colleagues in a friendly way
• Support a positive dining experience for everyone
• Experience in a catering environment
• Valid food hygiene certificate
• Friendly and approachable with a passion for good food
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to high standards of safety and care

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
• Free staff meals on long shifts
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our testament to creating a supportive culture where everyone can thrive; it’s our promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

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

If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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