Chef

Sanctuary; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension scheme

Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave and volunteering days

Company-funded training and career dev

Flexible working options

Inclusive staff networks

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Derby is seeking a Chef to support nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at our 34 Greenwich Drive North Retirement Community in Derby (DE22 4BH). This 21-hour-per-week role offers a balanced schedule and a caring kitchen environment.

You will work with the Chef Manager to meet dietary needs, manage stock and budgets, maintain food safety standards, and deliver a warm dining experience for residents. Training and progression opportunities are funded by Sanctuary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment and cooking for diverse groups.
• Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and budget management.
• Friendly and approachable with strong customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality catering service that meets individual needs, including special diets.
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself.
• Manage food and labour budgets through effective planning and purchasing.
• Oversee stock control, audits, and accurate record-keeping.
• Ensure food safety standards are understood and followed by the team.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards through scheduled cleaning and maintenance.
• (This position is referred to as Chef but may also be known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP), or Commis Chef)

Skills

Catering experience

Budget management

Food safety knowledge

Customer interaction

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef 34 Greenwich Drive North , Derby DE22 4BH £13.35 per hour 21 hours per week Serving more than meals with a better work-life balance

We're excited to welcome a Chef to support the preparation of nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at our 34 Greenwich Drive North Retirement Community in Derby DE22 4BH, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high standards of food, presentation, and dining experience within a calm, well-structured kitchen environment. You'll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first - every single day.

#BeYourBest is more than a hashtag - it's our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We'll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We're committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications.

Your role

• Deliver a high-quality catering service that meets individual needs, including special diets
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself
• Manage food and labour budgets through effective planning and purchasing
• Oversee stock control, audits, and accurate record-keeping
• Ensure food safety standards are understood and followed by the team
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards through scheduled cleaning and maintenance
• (This position is referred to as Chef but may also be known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP), or Commis Chef)

Your skills

• Experience working in a catering environment and cooking for diverse groups
• Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and budget management
• Friendly and approachable, with great customer interaction skills

Your rewards

• You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we've created a package to help you thrive:
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements , paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunitiesFlexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Inclusion is one of our core values . We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order 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.

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Job Reference: 228910