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Care Home Chef / Cook | Augusta Court, Chichester, West Sussex £14.65 per hour | 35hrs/week | 4 days on, 3 days off | Every other weekend off Anchor England's largest not-for-profit care provider

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The Role
We're looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our kitchen at Augusta Court in Chichester, West Sussex. Working alongside our Chef Manager, you'll prepare fresh, seasonal, home-cooked meals for 46 residents daily cooking from scratch and contributing directly to menu planning and kitchen operations.
When the Chef Manager is away, you'll step up and run the kitchen independently. Shifts run 7:30am5:30pm across 4 days per week, with every other weekend off no late nights, no split shifts, and a genuine work-life balance.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a chef or cook, with a genuine passion for cooking from fresh ingredients
Confident delivering seasonal, balanced menus from scratch
Strong knife skills and a solid grounding in classic cooking techniques
A creative approach to food someone who takes pride in presentation and flavour
Comfortable stepping up to lead a kitchen when required
Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 minimum, Level 3 preferred)
Right to work in the UK (required)
What You'll Get
£14.65 per hour

35 hours over 4 days a shorter working week than most comparable roles
Sociable daytime hours 7:30am5:30pm, no late nights or split shifts
Every other weekend off
A clear, supported pathway to Chef Manager for the right candidate
Matched pension up to 8%
Free Blue Light Card + big-brand discounts
£250 refer-a-friend bonus
Access to Leadership Pathways online learning and development
Chance to compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition
Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
Mental health support and free life assurance
About Anchor We're England's largest not-for-profit care and housing provider, meaning every saving is reinvested into our staff, residents, and facilities better pay, better training, and a better workplace. For an ambitious chef, that means genuine support to grow.
"I've been here three years and never looked back the hours are brilliant and the team feels like family." Current Chef, Anchor
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