Chef

Anchor Hanover; Oulton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit care provider as a Chef at Oulton Manor in Leeds. You'll create innovative dishes for 77 residents, enjoy a good work-life balance, and have the chance to shine in competitions. This role offers meaningful work and great perks, including discounts and flexible options.

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Gym and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passionate leader with a flair for flavor.
• Experience in menu design and catering to dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager in delivering meals.
• Design menus and keep kitchen operations running smoothly.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Job description

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At Oulton Manor in the heart of 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 77residents every single 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: 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, keeping operations running as smooth as your signature sauces.

Work-Life Balance: 40-hour weeks over 4 days, with every other weekend off to relax and recharge.

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 take your skills to the next level

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

What do some of our current Chef’s have to say? Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to find out - (if you are viewing this on Indeed, please copy and paste the link)

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

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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

• 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