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Job details
Posting date: 27 January 2026
Salary: £25,989 to £26,403 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Includes two increments for weekend working
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 01 February 2026
Location: Grangemead, Hailsham, BN27 1EU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: East Sussex County Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2408

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Summary

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.

We are looking for an Intermediate Chef to join our welcoming and supportive team, 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.

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 candidates who have:

Creativity and flair in presenting meals that are appealing and meet varied dietary needs
A professional approach to food hygiene and kitchen safety.
A strong work ethic, contributing positively to a calm and respectful team environment.
The initiative to plan and prioritise tasks, working effectively with minimal supervision.
Basic IT skills for recording food safety checks and other tasks.

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Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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