Job Description
£14.52 per hour
Hours as and when required - 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 Riverlee in London. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.
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
- 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
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:
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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 or follow us on socials.
Before you apply- We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
- 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're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
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