Chef

Sanctuary Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Shrewsbury is looking for a Part Time Chef at their Retirement Communities Service. The role involves delivering high-quality catering services while managing budgets and ensuring food safety protocols. Candidates should have significant experience in catering, a Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. This position offers at least 25 days of paid holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Variety of online discounts

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a catering environment is essential.
• Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality is essential.
• A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a high-quality catering service.
• Managing the food and labour budget.
• Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas.

Skills

Experience in a catering environment

Cooking for various groups

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Friendly and approachable attitude

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

Tools

Online catering software

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 227349

Part Time Chef

£12.82 per hour

21 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef at Retirement Communities Service at Rose Manor, Telford.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, 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.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

Though we refer to the position as Chef, it is also known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP) and Commis Chef.

The role of Chef will include:

• Delivering a high-quality versatile catering service that caters for our customers’
• Managing 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
• Receiving and amending of orders, food stock locations and audits, input of weekly labour entries and daily cash records within the specified time requirements
• Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas and kitchen equipment, to maintain high sanitation/safety standards
• Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff

Skills and experiences:

• 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

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• 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: 227349

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.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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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