Chef - Nutritious Meals, No Late Shifts, Great Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-funded training

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Ipswich is seeking a Chef to support the preparation of nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at Sidegate Lane – Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 3DH. 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 people with mental health needs, that puts people first – every single day.

Qualifications

• Deliver a high-quality catering service that meets individual needs, including special diets.
• Enable better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, where possible.
• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety procedures and operate catering equipment confidently.

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
• Help plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for customers
• Promote and maintain food hygiene and safety standards
• Keep risk assessments up to date and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard
• Monitor and order stock, receive deliveries and work independently when needed
• Experience working in a catering environment and cooking for different groups
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and confidence using catering equipment

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and safety awareness

Great communication skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

Sanctuary Group in Ipswich is seeking a Chef to support the preparation of nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at Sidegate Lane – Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 3DH. 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 people with mental health needs, that puts people first – every single day.