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Are you passionate about providing nutritious and tasty meals? Then being part of our Grangemead Respite and Emergency Service kitchen team could be the job for you. If you enjoy cooking with purpose and want to make a real difference in people’s daily lives, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an Intermediate Chef to join our welcoming and supportive team, on a part time basis, providing high-quality, nutritious meals for adults with learning disabilities in a relaxed respite care setting. As part of the kitchen team, you will play a vital role in preparing meals that meet individual dietary needs and preferences, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and carrying out routine food safety and hygiene checks. You will work closely with care staff to ensure meals are enjoyable and suited to the people we support.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A professional approach to food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team
• Knowledge of stock control and ordering to a budget
• The initiative to plan and prioritise tasks, working effectively
Understanding of specialist dietary needs or a willingness to learn

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specificatio n for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at the service in Hailsham and will include a short written question to answer. Interviews to take place in September 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You'll be working in a supportive environment that offers regular monthly supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Murphy or Keri Hubberstey-Barnes Team Leaders on 01323 464600.

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.