Chef

4 days ago

Bideford, United Kingdom Sanctuary Full time
Part Time Chef

Moreton Court, Birdwood Crescent, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3FP

£12.01 per hour

28 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef for our Retirement Communities Service at Moreton Court in Bideford.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

Though we refer to the position as Chef, it is also known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP) and Commis Chef.

The role of Chef will include:
  • Delivering a high-quality versatile catering service that caters for our customers'
  • individual needs, including special diets
  • Managing the food and labour budget, through careful rota planning, purchasing and control of food supplies, to ensure that menus can be delivered, and the kitchen works within the relevant budgetary levels for the Taste restaurants
  • Receiving and amending of orders, food stock locations and audits, input of weekly labour entries and daily cash records within the specified time requirements
  • Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
  • Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas and kitchen equipment, to maintain high sanitation/safety standards
  • Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
  • Assisting with the supervision and development of staff

Skills and experiences:
  • Previous experience of working in a catering environment is essential along with experience of cooking for various groups of people
  • Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality is essential
  • A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Knowledge of online catering software packages
  • Proven knowledge of health and safety procedures
  • Some experience of setting and managing budgets
  • Friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleagues

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you:
  • At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata
  • A pension scheme with employer contributions
  • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
  • Health and well-being plans
  • Life assurance
  • Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
  • Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 222955

Closing Date: 26 January 2025

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.

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