Title: Chef Manager

Exeter, Devon, GB, EX2 8BE

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

Greenslades Nursing Home, Devon

£16.59 per hour

36 hours per week – no late nights, no split shifts

Deliver culinary excellence through 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 a Chef Manager to lead our culinary team at Greenslades Nursing Home in Devon. 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

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

Your skills

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

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’ve created a package to help you thrive:

CQC/CI 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 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 mealson long shifts
Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

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