Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:
1. Managing every aspect of catering within the location, delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
2. Leading the catering team and managing performance.
3. Maintaining compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
4. Controlling kitchen stock, equipment and resources within budget.
Required knowledge & experience:
5. Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
6. Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
7. Proven chef and people management experience.
8. Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.
9. Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.
Required skills:
10. Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
11. Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
12. Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.
13. Basic computer knowledge.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Selkirk House in Plymouth is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 42 residents. 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.
14. Rated Good, overall, by CQC
15. ‘St Luke’s six steps’ accredited and recognised for our end of life care
16. Great opportunities for development and training
Anchor – a great place to work
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.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
17. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
18. Mental health support
19. Flexible working options
Finance
20. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
21. Quick and easy pension transfer service
22. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
23. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
24. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
25. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
26. Career progression and promotion opportunities