Chef

Anchor; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anchor as a Chef at Berkeley Court in Leeds, where you'll craft exceptional culinary experiences for residents. In this creative role, you'll design menus and lead kitchen operations, while enjoying a flexible work-life balance with 30-hour weeks over 3 days. Big brand discounts and a strong support system await.

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate leader with a flair for flavor.
• Experience in culinary arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design menus and cater to unique dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Create visually stunning dishes for residents.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Job description

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At Berkeley Court in the heart of Harehills, Leeds, we’re not just cooking meals—we’re crafting experiences. As our new Chef, you’ll support our Chef Manager in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 78 residents every day.

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: 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, just like your signature sauces.

Work-Life Balance: 30-hour weeks over 3 days, with every other weekend off to relax and recharge.

Why Choose Us?

The Home: Berkeley Court is rated 9.7/10 on carehome.co.uk, reflecting our dedication to providing exceptional service to residents and opportunities for our colleagues to excel.

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: Participate 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 our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to hear from some of our current Chefs. (If viewing on Indeed, please copy and paste the link.)

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

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 so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, their homes, and our staff. This results in better care, higher wages, more training, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to career development, we support you every step of the way.

Health & happiness:

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

Finance:

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with company matching
• Quick pension transfer service
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Leadership online learning resources
• Career progression opportunities

Visit our website for our full benefits package.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, knowing that a diverse team provides better care and support.

We have LGBT+ and Disability colleague networks, an Inclusive Ambassador program, and are members of Inclusive Employers, Stonewall, and signatories to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.