Casual Chef Manager

Anchor Hanover; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anchor Hanover as a Casual Chef, where you will craft delicious meals for our residents. This role offers the chance to innovate in the kitchen, with sociable hours and opportunities for career development. If you have a passion for cooking and leadership, apply now to make a real impact!

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK.
• Passionate about cooking and creating unique dishes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering meals to residents.
• Design menus and cater to dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Chef Manager's absence.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Job description

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Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At Chesteron in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we're not just cooking meals — we're crafting experiences. As our new Casual Chef, you'll support our Chef Manager in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 61 residents as needed, covering sickness and holidays throughout the year.

This isn't your average kitchen role — it's your chance to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact.

What's On the Table?

• Creativity Unleashed: Have input in designing menus, experiment with fresh seasonal produce, and cater to unique dietary needs with flair.
• Step up to the Plate: In the absence of the Chef Manager, keep operations running smoothly.
• Work-Life Balance: 10-hour shifts with a tea-time finish.

Why Choose Us?

• Sociable hours that work for you
• Perks that matter: Big-brand discounts, a £250 refer-a-friend scheme, and Blue Light Card savings
• A chance to shine: Compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition and elevate your skills

If you're a passionate leader with a flair for flavor, this is your chance to make your mark. Apply now, and let's create something extraordinary together!

Check out what some of our current Chefs say on our dedicated Catering page: https://www.anchor.org.uk/careers/where-you-fit/care/care-home-chef-and-... (please copy and paste if viewing on Indeed)

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

About Anchor

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit, every penny we make or save is invested back into the people who live with us, their homes, and our staff. This results in a higher standard of care, better wages, more training and development opportunities, and improved facilities.

Our Supportive Environment

We support your health, happiness, and career growth with benefits such as:

Health & Happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan with employer contributions between 4% and 8%
• Quick pension transfer service
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology

Career Development

• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online learning resources
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion

Visit our dedicated being well website for full benefits: https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/

Celebrating Diversity

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse team provides better care and support. We have networks for LGBT+, disability, and race/ethnicity colleagues, and an Inclusive Ambassador network to promote diversity and allyship.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly, and signatories to schemes like the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge, and Age Friendly Employer Pledge.