Chef (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization in Stoke-on-Trent as a Chef, where you can unleash your creativity and make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. This role offers the opportunity to design innovative menus, manage kitchen operations, and participate in exciting competitions. With sociable hours and a supportive environment, you’ll thrive in a culture that values personal and professional growth. Enjoy perks like discounts and a referral scheme while working in a rewarding, not-for-profit setting dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people. If you have a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan

Savings and financial advice

Ongoing personal development programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on creativity and innovation.
• Ability to cater to unique dietary needs and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering high-quality meals to residents.
• Design menus and experiment with seasonal produce while ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Design

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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At Maple Tree Court, in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, 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 64 residents every 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, keep operations running smoothly, just like your signature sauces.

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 elevate your skills.

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

Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to hear what some of our current Chefs have to say. (If viewing on Indeed, please copy and paste the link.)

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.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into the people who live with us, the places they live, and the staff who support them. This results in better care, higher wages, more training and development, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with matching or better contributions from us
• 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 programs
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, visit our dedicated website.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse team provides better care and support to our residents and colleagues.

We have LGBT+ and Disability, Race, and Ethnicity colleague networks to promote diversity, address concerns, and empower members. Our Inclusive Ambassador network encourages all colleagues to promote diversity and be allies.

We are members of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and signatories to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.