Kitchen Porter

• Bank Chef Manager
• Lawley Bank, Martingale Way, Telford, TF4 2PP
• £14.02 per hour
• Hours as and when required

Wellbeing starts with good food – and better work-life balance We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Bank Chef Manager to our vibrant Retirement Community at Lawley Bank, Martingale Way, Telford, TF4 2PP .

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications.

• Your role
• Lead the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen and manage a dedicated team
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself
• Create and prepare varied menus that meet individual needs and preferences
• Manage stock and minimise waste while working within budget
• Ensure food safety standards are understood and followed by the team
• Oversee kitchen documentation and compliance, including audits and health & safety
• Your skills
• Experience as a Chef, Catering Manager or Head Cook in a similar setting
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a busy kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Friendly and approachable, with great customer interaction skills
• Your rewards
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values . We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our employer status.

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.