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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
1. Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
2. Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
3. Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
4. Minimising waste when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
Required knowledge & experience:
* Intermediate or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate with Catercraft or similar award.
* Knowledge of 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 for older people.
* Safe use of kitchen equipment, including knives.
Required skills:
* Ability to negotiate, influence, organize time, and prioritize activities.
* Ability to work under pressure and produce meals based on implemented menus.
* Flexible, innovative, and able to work as part of a team and independently.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity through our LGBT+ resident group, BAME, LGBT+, and Disabled colleague networks, which work to promote inclusion and review policies. We recruit, train, and promote without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected statuses. Respect is one of our core values, and we do not tolerate 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.
It is no longer a legal requirement for colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in our care homes. However, we encourage all eligible staff to get vaccinated and boosted to protect themselves and our residents and colleagues.
Hatfield House in Doncaster offers a caring environment with rooms for up to 49 residents, providing 24-hour care and specialized services for the elderly, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.
* A dementia-friendly environment with themed areas
* Rated 'Good' by CQC
* Dementia champions support and mentor new staff to provide excellent dementia care
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care, ensuring everyone has a home they love in later life.
As a not-for-profit, all profits are reinvested into our residents, facilities, and staff, leading to higher standards of care, better wages, more training, and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
We support your health, happiness, and career development.
Health & happiness
* Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
* Mental health support
* Flexible working options
Finance
* Pension plan – contribute 4% to 8%, with matching contributions
* Quick pension transfer services
* Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
* Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology
* Ongoing personal and professional development programs
* Leadership Pathways online learning resources
* Opportunities for career progression and promotion
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