Chef Manager

Anchor; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Rotherham seeks a Chef Manager to run a new kitchen serving 48 residents. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen operations, design nutritious menus, and ensure high food safety standards. This is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about fresh, seasonal cooking, eager for a better work-life balance. Benefits include discounts, team support, and personal development opportunities within a caring workplace culture.

Benefits

Big-brand retail discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Chance to compete in our Chef of the Year competition

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or similar.
• Background in care home catering or high-volume cooking.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Preparing high-quality meals for older adults.
• Designing menus using fresh ingredients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fresh food passion

Organization skills

Job description

Chef Manager / Head Chef – Care Home

Dearne Hall | Bolton-upon-Dearne, Rotherham

40 hours | 4 days per week | Sociable hours

Looking for your next step as a Chef Manager or Head Chef in the care sector?

At Dearne Hall, we’re opening a brand-new, fully equipped, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen, and we’re searching for an experienced Chef Manager to lead our catering service for 48 residents.

This is the perfect role for someone who loves cooking with fresh ingredients, enjoys creating nutritious menus, and wants a better work‑life balance than traditional restaurant roles.

⭐ Why This Chef Manager Role Stands Out

• Brand-new commercial kitchen with top‑spec equipment
• Sociable hours : 7 : 30am – 5 : 30pm (no late nights)
• 4‑day week (40 hours) with every other weekend off
• Opportunity to shape menus and deliver high‑quality care home catering
• Supportive team environment with strong values

⭐ What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Preparing high‑quality, nutritious meals for older adults
• Designing menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Catering for dietary needs, allergies and texture‑modified diets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Ensuring a smooth, well‑organised kitchen operation

⭐ Benefits & Perks

• Big‑brand retail discounts
• £250 refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Blue Light Card savings
• Chance to compete in our Chef of the Year competition
• A modern, safe, supportive workplace focused on resident wellbeing

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar
• Background in care home catering, education catering, or high‑volume cooking
• Strong leadership and organisation skills
• Passion for fresh food, nutrition, and great service

⭐ Apply Today

If you’re a creative, motivated chef ready to run your own kitchen and make a real impact in a modern care home, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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

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

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 and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

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