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.
Chef Manager
Bradwell Court Residential Care Home, Bradwell Grove, Congleton, Cheshire,CW12 3SA
£16.03 per hour
38 hours available
We are seeking a talented Chef Manager to join our team, where you’ll craft nutritious, personalised menus that make a real impact on residents' well-being. Enjoy a calmer, more supportive work environment with predictable hours and a focus on culinary creativity and long-term stability.
Why work for us?
Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Bradwell Court is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.
At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:
Your Mind and Body
1. Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
2. Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
3. Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
4. A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
Your Financial Wellbeing
5. Additional compensation for overtime
6. Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
7. Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
8. Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
9. Life assurance
10. Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period
Your Job
11. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
12. Complimentary meals during long shifts
13. Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
14. Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
15. Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
16. CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)
Are you our next Chef Manager? Here’s more about the role:
You can imagine that mealtimes are a huge part of the day in our care home. We’re looking for a Chef Manager who will manage the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing an Assistant Chef and a team of Catering Assistants.
Your duties will include preparing and cooking meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents. You will keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within budget. Other duties include carrying out risk assessments as well as recruiting and training staff.
You’ll have daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore we’re looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.
Experience of catering for the dietary requirements of older people and a valid food hygiene certificate are essential.
We hope you feel you could be our next team member.
Job Reference: 226864
Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.