Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known care home provider in London is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare quality menus and promote hygiene standards. This role involves daily interaction with residents, and candidates should have experience in catering and a valid food hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay at £14.03 per hour and various benefits, including occupational sick pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime compensation

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Pension plan

Parental leave schemes

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing quality menus for residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact with residents, visitors and colleagues professionally.

Job description

Overview

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. 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 in order 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.

Chadwell House Residential Care Home, 372 Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, Essex, RM6 4YG

£14.03 per hour • 40 hours available

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing a varied set of quality menus for residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments, and maintain a clean kitchen to a high standard.
• Interact daily with residents, visitors and colleagues in a friendly, approachable and professional manner.

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Support

• 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 our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare.
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• 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.
• Contributory pension plan, life assurance.
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Complimentary meals during long shifts.
• Growth and development with ongoing training and internal career opportunities.

Additional information

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes; this role is based at Chadwell House Residential Care Home.