Chef

Anchor Hanover Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a Care Home Chef for Marsh Farm Manor to help deliver delicious, nutritious meals to 66 residents. You will support the Chef Manager, design menus with seasonal produce, and tailor dishes to dietary needs, while stepping in during the Chef Manager's absence.

The role offers sociable hours and a chance to shine in a dedicated care-home kitchen. The position runs 40 hours across 4 days with every other weekend off, fostering work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ability to design menus and cater to dietary needs.
• Support Chef Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Flexibility with 40-hour, 4-day weeks and alternating weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Menu design

Leadership

Creativity

Dietary needs

Job description

Care Home Chef | Full-time, 40 hours per week | 4 days per week 7:30am-5:30pm | Every other weekend off

Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At Marsh Farm Manor in the heart of Royal Wooton Bassett, 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 66 residents 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
  • 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 (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