Assistant Chef

Your role

• Prepare varied, high-quality menus with the Chef Manager Enjoy a better work-life balance – no late nights, no split shifts, and more time for you Promote and maintain food hygiene and safety standards Carry out risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean and safe Engage daily with residents, visitors and colleagues in a friendly way Support a positive dining experience for everyone Your skills Experience in a catering environment Valid food hygiene certificate Friendly and approachable with a passion for good food Ability to work well as part of a team Commitment to high standards of safety and care Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension , we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary: CI inspection bonus Overtime Enhancement 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 and annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Free meals dependant on shift duration Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Free uniform provided for all care colleagues Refer a Friend scheme , rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information. Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.