Chef (Bank)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chef to oversee catering operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and compliance with food safety standards. This role involves managing a team of catering assistants and delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents. With a focus on training and development, this position offers a supportive environment where your culinary skills and leadership can shine. Join a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of elderly individuals through quality care and innovative services. If you're passionate about food and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

• Experience in chef and people management roles.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chef Manager and manage catering services.
• Supervise catering assistants and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Meal preparation

Education

Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate

Job description

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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

Mayflower Court in Southampton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 72 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

• Beautiful home and location with good transport links – Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
• Great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with excellent training packages and staff mentors
• Person centred care and activities tailored to suit the individual

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

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.