Chef Manager
Blackberry Court, Streethay, Lichfield
£Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef Manager for our Brand New Retirement Communities Service, Blackberry Court, Lichfield.
At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.
We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.
No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.
Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.
The role of Chef Manager will include:
Managing the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing a Chef and a team of catering General Assistants
Designing, planning, and preparing a varied set of menus that cater for individual needs, including special diets and the preferences of each customer
Managing all stock and wastage levels, ensuring that the kitchen remains at a professional standard whilst operating within commercial requirements and budget
Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
Proven experience working as a Chef, Catering Manager or Head Cook within a similar environment is essential
Knowledge of menu planning and costing
Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
Assisting with the supervision and development of staff
Previous experience of staff management and of leading teams within a busy kitchen
Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
Your Financial Wellbeing
Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
Life assurance
Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)
25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
~ Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
~ Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
~ Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.
Building Equality and Diversity
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 Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.