Chef

Sanctuary Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Career development

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Extra hours pay

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Chef at Dunboyne Court, Torquay to deliver high-quality catering for diverse groups, including special diets. This full-time role offers 35 hours per week, with no late nights or split shifts.

You will manage food and labour budgets, oversee stock, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and work with a friendly team. Benefits include generous leave, sick pay, a contributory pension, training, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality catering service meeting individual needs, including special diets.
• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Cooking for diverse groups

Budget management

Health and safety awareness

Customer interaction

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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)

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. 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.

Location and Pay

Chef Dunboyne Court, Torquay, 170 St Marychurch Road, Devon, TQ1 3AB £13.35 per hour 35 Hours per week - no late nights, no split shifts Serving more than meals with a better work-life balance

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:

Benefits

• 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 opportunities


• Flexible 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


• Enhanced pay rates for additional hours, when available