Chef (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care and housing is seeking a skilled chef to oversee catering operations. In this dynamic role, you will manage a team, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and deliver high-quality meals tailored to dietary needs. The organization is committed to providing a rewarding work environment with numerous benefits, including health and wellness programs, financial advice, and opportunities for personal and professional development. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of older individuals, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven chef and people management experience required.
• Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people essential.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Chef Manager and managing catering services.
• Supervising catering assistants and ensuring food safety compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Education

Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
• Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
• To minimise waste when preparing meals and use equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
• Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
• Proven chef and people management experience.
• Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
• Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.

Required skills:

• Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
• Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Please note all applicants must already hold 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 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.