🛎️ Hospitality & Catering · Sanctuary Group NEW

Assistant Chef (Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB, OX4 4DN)

Listing ref 56f01d9b90

WhereOxford
Pay£15 per hour

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. Assistant Chef Iffley Residential and Nursing Home £15 per hour 40 hours per week – 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 Iffley Residential and Nursing Home in , Oxford, Oxfordshire. 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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare varied, high-quality menus with the Chef Manager</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Enjoy a better work-life balance – no late nights, no split shifts, and more time for you</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Promote and maintain food hygiene and safety standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Carry out risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean and safe</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Engage daily with residents, visitors and colleagues in a friendly way</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support a positive dining experience for everyone</li> </ul> Your skills <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in a catering environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Valid food hygiene…

What this role involves

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Prepare and cook dishes and desserts
Control stock and inspect deliveries
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards

Typical pay (UK): £22,000 starting · £40,000 experienced
Typical hours: 40 to 45 a week

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