Assistant Chef – Care Home Nutrition & Work-Life Balance

Sanctuary Group; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking an Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, Devon. The role focuses on preparing nutritious, restaurant-quality meals under the Chef Manager in a calm, well-structured kitchen.

The package includes 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension. Sanctuary Care supports development with training and flexible working options.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Team player

Customer focus

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Sanctuary Care is seeking an Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, Devon. The role focuses on preparing nutritious, restaurant-quality meals under the Chef Manager in a calm, well-structured kitchen.

The package includes 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension. Sanctuary Care supports development with training and flexible working options.