Chef Manager (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated catering manager to oversee food services in a nurturing environment. This role involves managing the catering team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and delivering high-quality meals tailored to the dietary needs of older adults. The organization prioritizes the well-being of both its residents and staff, offering a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about providing exceptional catering services and want to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Savings and financial advice

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of catering and ensure quality service.
• Lead the catering team and maintain compliance with health standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Teamwork

Basic Computer Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Intermediate or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Managing every aspect of catering within the location, delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Leading the catering team and managing performance.
• Maintaining compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Controlling kitchen stock, equipment and resources within budget.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
• Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
• Proven chef and people management experience.
• Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.
• 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.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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

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.