Assistant Chef
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- England,East of England,Suffolk,Ipswich
- Full Time, Permanent
- £13.49 per hour
Job Description:
Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
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Assistant Chef?
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home, Cowper Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5JD
??Pay (£13.49 per hour)?
??27 hours per week? – no late nights, no split shifts
Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance
We believe providing culinary excellence is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome an ?Assistant Chef? to our friendly team at ?Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home? in ?Ipswich?.
We’re proudly?Investors in People Gold 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 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus 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 paid volunteering days
* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
* Flexible working options
Free staff meals
??
Assistant Chef?
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home, Cowper Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5JD
??Pay (£13.49 per hour)?
??27 hours per week? – no late nights, no split shifts
Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance
We believe providing culinary excellence is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome an ?Assistant Chef? to our friendly team at ?Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home? in ?Ipswich?.
We’re proudly?Investors in People Gold 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 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus 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 paid volunteering days
* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
* Flexible working options
Free staff meals
Job number 3411146
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