Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Ivybridge is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare quality menus and ensure food hygiene standards. The role involves daily resident interaction and requires experience and a valid food hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including annual leave and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Complimentary meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment is required.
• A valid food hygiene certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality menus for residents with the Chef Manager.
• Promote food hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact daily with residents in a caring manner.

Skills

Experience in a catering environment

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Care is recruiting an Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home, Staniforth Drive, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon. Salary £13.49 per hour. Temporary 6 month maternity cover. Requisition: 226567. We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to high-quality care with a focus on dignity and respect for residents, their families and our staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chef Manager to prepare a varied set of quality menus for residents
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and maintain clean kitchen practices
• Interact daily with residents, visitors and colleagues in a friendly, approachable and caring manner
• Have experience working in a catering environment; a valid food hygiene certificate is required

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment
• Valid food hygiene certificate

Your Benefits

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months 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 employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with the 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 e-hub platform
• 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 comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Inclusive staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network)
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Assistant Chef?

• 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
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and clean the kitchen to a high standard
• Daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; we are seeking someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate
• Experience of working within a catering environment and a valid food hygiene certificate is required

Job Reference: 226567

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Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation 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 Limited will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.