Chef Manager (Bank)

Anchor Hanover; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is seeking a Catering Manager for Selkirk House in Plymouth. This role involves managing catering services, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health and food safety standards within a care setting. The successful candidate will have a passion for quality service and experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Gym and wellness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Discounts on various services

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Intermediate food hygiene knowledge and management experience required.
• Proficient in health & safety standards, particularly for the elderly.
• Experience managing kitchen environments and catering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the catering service.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Lead the catering team and manage performance effectively.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Computer knowledge

Education

Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:

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

Required knowledge & experience:

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

Required skills:

1. Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
2. Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
3. Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.
4. Basic computer knowledge.

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

About Selkirk House and Anchor:

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

Why work with Anchor?

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

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