Chef

Anchor Hanover Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

The Mill House Skipton, operated by Anchor Hanover Group, is seeking a Chef for a full-time role on a 4-day week schedule (7:30am-5:30pm) with every other weekend off. You will support the Chef Manager and strive to deliver nutritious, visually appealing meals to 86 residents daily, while innovating and inspiring the kitchen team.

Join a role focused on creativity, leadership, and work-life balance, with perks and a path to shine in our care-home catering team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and designing menus.
• Ability to adapt menus to dietary needs.
• Experience in care-home dining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager and run kitchen operations.
• Design seasonal menus and source fresh produce.
• Ensure nutritious, visually appealing meals for residents.
• Maintain sociable hours with a 40-hour week.

Skills

Menu design

Team leadership

Dietary adaptation

Job description

Care Home Chef / Full-time / 4 days per week, 7:30am-5:30pm / Every other weekend off

Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At The Mill House Skipton in the heart of Skipton, 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 86 residents every single day.

This isn't your average kitchen role-its 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
• 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.

What do some of our current Chef's have to say? Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to find out - https://www.anchor.org.uk/careers/where-you-fit/care/care-home-chef-and-catering-jobs-anchor

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