Bank Assistant Chef

Sanctuary Group; Derby; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Derby is looking for a Bank Assistant Chef who will help in preparing quality menus while ensuring food safety. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment within a dedicated team, promoting residents' well-being through excellent culinary services.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources via Aviva Digicare

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime pay

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts through our e-hub

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Training and internal career opportunities

Inclusive staff networks

Loyalty recognition scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and a valid food hygiene certificate are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing diverse, quality menus for residents.
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards.
• Engage with residents, visitors, and colleagues in a friendly manner.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, Sanctuary Care provides high-quality care homes where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to go beyond standard care by enriching the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our dedicated staff.

Bank Assistant Chef

Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home, 28 Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire

£13.49 per hour

Hours as and when required

Working as an Assistant Chef at Sanctuary Care offers predictable hours, a calmer work environment, and opportunities to develop culinary skills while making a meaningful impact on residents' well-being.

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Care operates over 100 care homes, and our team makes a difference from the moment you walk through our doors. Join our special team at Sherwood Forest and be part of an organization that values its people.

Benefits include:

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months (for contracted hours, subject to qualifying)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service, including medical and legal advice
• Wellbeing resources via Aviva Digicare
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Overtime pay
• Financial wellbeing support, including affordable loans and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub
• Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity, Shared)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Training and internal career opportunities
• Inclusive staff networks
• Loyalty recognition scheme after 12 months
• CQC Inspection bonus (qualifying criteria apply)

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chef Manager in preparing diverse, quality menus for residents
• Promote and monitor food hygiene and safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and maintain kitchen cleanliness
• Engage daily with residents, visitors, and colleagues in a friendly, approachable manner
• Experience in catering and a valid food hygiene certificate are required

If you believe you're the right fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. Please note we are only accepting applications from those legally eligible to work in the UK. Internal applicants should use their internal careers account. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, supporting our Disability Confident employer status. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants, which we will fund.