Assistant Chef

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 Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

· 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

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.

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£14.24 per hour

40 Hours - 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 Meadow View in London. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture where you're supported to thrive and grow, and 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, 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