Bank Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in London is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare quality menus and ensure food hygiene. The role involves daily interactions with residents in a supportive environment. Candidates should have catering experience and a valid food hygiene certificate. This position offers predictable hours and development opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime compensation

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Comprehensive training

Complimentary meals

Loyalty recognition scheme

CQC Inspection bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality menus for residents.
• Monitor food hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact daily with residents, visitors, and colleagues.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certification

Friendly and approachable demeanor

Job description

Working as an Assistant Chef for Sanctuary Care means enjoying predictable hours and a calmer, more supportive work environment, reducing stress compared to the fast pace of restaurants or pubs. You'll also have the opportunity to develop specialised culinary skills while making a direct, meaningful impact on residents' well-being.

Why work for us?

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

Benefits

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s 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
• Securing your future with our 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 us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Job Description

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy.