Chef Manager

Anchor Hanover Group; Kirkheaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kirkheaton is looking for a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at Tolson Grange. In this role, you will craft innovative meals for our 42 residents, design seasonal menus, and manage a talented team. You will enjoy sociable hours with every other weekend off and numerous perks including discounts and personal development opportunities. If you are passionate about cooking and leadership, apply now to join our team and make a real difference.

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to create menus and cater to dietary needs.
• Experience in managing a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals.
• Design innovative menus using seasonal produce.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Care Home Chef / 40 hours per week / 4 days on, 3 days off / shift times 7:30am-5:30pm / Every other weekend off

Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At Tolson Grange in the heart of Dalton, Huddersfield, we are not just cooking meals, we’re crafting experiences. As our new Chef Manager you’ll lead the charge in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 42 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:

Design menus, experiment with fresh seasonal produce, and cater to unique dietary needs with flair.

Lead Like a Pro:

Manage a talented kitchen team, keeping operations 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 serão
• 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. Apply now, and let’s create something extraordinary together!

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

About Anchor

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

• Health & happiness: Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts; mental health support; flexible working options.
• Finance: Pension plan, contribution between 4% and 8% which we match or better; quick and easy pension transfer objs; savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance; discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more.
• Career: 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 rewards website.

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

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.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race/ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower theirслов members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally obwohl.

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