Chef

Sanctuary Group; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider based in East Barnet is looking for a Chef to deliver high-quality catering services within a retirement community. The role requires managing budgets, overseeing food safety standards, and providing exceptional service to residents. Candidates must have experience in a catering environment and hold a Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and various health and well-being plans.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Health and well-being plans

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for various groups of people.
• Ability to manage and set budgets.
• Proven knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality versatile catering service.
• Manage the food and labour budget.
• Oversee food safety management system.

Skills

Previous experience in a catering environment

Friendly and approachable attitude

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

Valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Online catering software packages

Job description

Chef - Goodwin Court, 52 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, Greater London, EN4 8FH

£14.10 per hour • 36 hours per week

Overview

We specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. This position is part of our Retirement Communities service at Goodwin Court.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality versatile catering service that caters for our customers’ needs.
• Manage the food and labour budget, through careful rota planning, purchasing and control of food supplies, to ensure that menus can be delivered and the kitchen works within the relevant budgetary levels for the Taste restaurants.
• Receive and amend orders, food stock locations and audits, input weekly labour entries and daily cash records within the specified time requirements.
• Manage the Food Safety Management System and have responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it.
• Schedule cleaning and maintenance routines for all food service areas and kitchen equipment, to maintain high sanitation/safety standards.
• Carry out risk assessments and clean the kitchen to a high standard.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a catering environment is essential along with experience of cooking for various groups of people.
• Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality is essential.
• A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of online catering software packages.
• Proven knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Some experience of setting and managing budgets.
• Friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleagues.

Benefits

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata.
• A pension scheme with employer contributions.
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers.
• Health and well‑being plans.
• Life assurance.
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working.
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job Reference

226971

Please note

If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

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

Inclusion statement

Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity
We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.