Assistant Chef

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. Assistant Chef Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home, Staniforth Drive, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon £13.96 per hour 40 hours per week – no late nights, no split shifts Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance We are looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our catering team.

Working alongside the Chef Manager on alternate shifts, you will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals in line with our seasonal menus. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, able to manage the kitchen during their shift, and have previous experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment We're proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes.

Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

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’ve created a package to help you thrive: CQC/CI inspection bonus 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 Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

#Enriching. Care 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 if needed; for more information, please get in touch. 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. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 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.