Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
To minimise waste when preparing meals and use equipment correctly.
Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
Proven chef and people management experience.
Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.
Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is 'respect', therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
Historic and beautiful listed building with extensive landscaped grounds in a rural setting beside the river
The service is immersed within an active village community. We regularly host events at the home and can attend village events or use the community shop, tea rooms or three pubs
The home has lots of internal space including a cinema, conservatory and therapy room providing everyone with the space and privacy they choose
Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
Mental health support
Flexible working options
Finance
Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
Quick and easy pension transfer service
Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Ongoing personal and professional development programme
Leadership Pathways online learning resources
Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.