Chef Manager (Bank)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Plymouth seeks an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of catering, ensuring quality services in line with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses an intermediate food hygiene certificate, proven chef experience, and strong team management skills. This role offers opportunities for career development and various employee benefits, all within a supportive environment dedicated to providing high standards of care for older residents.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven chef and people management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures regarding food.
• Understanding of dietary requirements for older people.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of catering at the location.
• Lead the catering team and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Intermediate 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.

Selkirk House in Plymouth is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 42 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.

• Rated Good, overall, by CQC
• ‘St Luke’s six steps’ accredited and recognised for our end of life care
• Great opportunities for development and training

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