Chef Manager

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 a Chef Manager to lead our culinary team at Nunthorpe Oaks in Middlesbrough. 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

• Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants
• Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people
• Manage stock and waste while working within budget
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments
• Recruit, train and support the catering team to help them grow and succeed
  
  Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people
• A valid food hygiene certificate
• A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team
  
  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 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
• Enhanced 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