Title: Assistant Chef
Camborne, Cornwall, GB, TR14 7HJ
Assistant Chef
St Martin's Residential and Nursing Home, St Martins Crescent, Camborne TR14 7HJ
£13.96 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’re excited to welcome an Assistant Chef to support the preparation of nutritious, restaurant-quality meals at St Martin's Residential and Nursing Home in St Martins Crescent, Camborne TR14 7HJ, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working alongside the Chef Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of food, presentation, and dining experience within a calm, well-structured kitchen environment.
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
Your skills
- 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
Your rewards
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 offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:
- CQCinspection 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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
- Free mealsdependant on shift duration
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
- Free uniformprovided for all care colleagues
- Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary
Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?
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Assistant Chef in Camborne employer: Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. With competitive salaries and a focus on career growth, employees enjoy the opportunity to enhance their skills while contributing to the beautification of Southwest Scotland's landscapes. The on-site role fosters a strong sense of community and purpose, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited Recruitment Team
