Care Kitchen Assistant Chef — Balanced Hours & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay linked to length of service

Contributory pension

Company-funded training

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible working

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, Devon. The role offers a 40-hour week with no late nights or split shifts, and a pay rate of £13.96 per hour.

You will work with the Chef Manager to deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals in a calm kitchen, while upholding high hygiene and safety standards and engaging with residents and staff daily.

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.
• Commitment to high standards of safety and care.

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.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

People skills

Team player

Safety and care

Job description

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, Devon. The role offers a 40-hour week with no late nights or split shifts, and a pay rate of £13.96 per hour.

You will work with the Chef Manager to deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals in a calm kitchen, while upholding high hygiene and safety standards and engaging with residents and staff daily.