Assistant Chef

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC/CI inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements and annual

Company-funded training and career dev

Flexible working options and inclusive

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice

Job summary

You should have catering experience and a valid food hygiene certificate, along with a passion for good food and teamwork. The home hosts a supportive, award-winning culture with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare varied, high-quality menus with the Chef Manager.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Carry out risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• Engage daily with residents, visitors and colleagues.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Team player

Attention to safety and care

Job description

We're excited to welcome an Assistant Chef to support the preparation of nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at Garside in London , without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high standards of food, presentation, and dining experience within a calm, well-structured kitchen environment. 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
• 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
• Garside House Nursing Home, 131-151 Regency Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 4AH

Pay (£14.52 per hour) 37.5 Hours per week - no late nights, no split shifts Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance, You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including 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 annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements