Assistant Chef
SanctuaryEngland, United Kingdom
Posted February 11, 2026
26980 - 26980 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Sanctuary Care is a not-for-profit organization that provides high-quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect.
Job Description
We're excited to welcome an Assistant Chef to our friendly team at Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home in Ipswich. As an Assistant Chef, you'll prepare varied, high-quality menus with the Chef Manager and enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights, no split shifts, and more time for you.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 20 days' annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
- Contributory pension
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days
- Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Free staff meals on long shifts
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Cycle to Work
- Brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes