Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Oxford is seeking an Assistant Chef to join their vibrant team at Iffley Residential and Nursing Home. The role involves preparing varied, quality meals and ensuring high standards of kitchen hygiene. Enjoy a supportive workplace with numerous growth opportunities and the chance to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources through employee platforms

Cycle to Work scheme

Complimentary meals during shifts

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in catering required.
• Valid food hygiene certificate necessary.
• Passion for food and care essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing varied, quality menus.
• Promote food hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact daily with residents and visitors.

Skills

Food hygiene

Catering

Friendly demeanor

Education

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

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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.

At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones, and our dedicated and valued staff.

Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, Anne Greenwood Close, Iffley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DN

Includes every other weekend working pattern

Shift times 7.00-14.30 or 11.30-19.00

£13.76 per hour

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other, and work hard as a team. There’s plenty of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue them, and daily job satisfaction at Iffley for all roles.

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 Iffley is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Your Benefits

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (including 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 shifts lasting over 10 hours
• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to join inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Role: Assistant Chef

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing varied, quality menus for residents
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments, and ensure kitchen cleanliness
• Interact daily with residents, visitors, and colleagues; friendliness, approachability, and passion are essential
• Experience in catering and a valid food hygiene certificate required

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 223896

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We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time, so apply early.

Inclusion is a core value. We aim to be a diverse, inclusive organization where our people thrive and meet customer needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments during your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.