Deputy Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing quality care and catering services for the elderly. In this dynamic role, you will support the Chef Manager in delivering exceptional meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a rewarding environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, where your contributions directly impact the lives of residents in a caring community. If you are passionate about quality catering and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal development programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven chef and people management experience.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Chef Manager and managing catering aspects.
• Supervising catering assistants and maintaining food safety compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Pressure Management

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Intermediate or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
2. Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
3. Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
4. Minimising waste when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Intermediate or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate with Catercraft or similar award.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation 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.
• Safe use of kitchen equipment, including knives.

Required skills:

• Ability to negotiate, influence, organize time, and prioritize activities.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce meals based on implemented menus.
• Flexible, innovative, and able to work as part of a team and independently.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity through our LGBT+ resident group, BAME, LGBT+, and Disabled colleague networks, which work to promote inclusion and review policies. We recruit, train, and promote without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected statuses. Respect is one of our core values, and we do not tolerate harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident, or third party.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

It is no longer a legal requirement for colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in our care homes. However, we encourage all eligible staff to get vaccinated and boosted to protect themselves and our residents and colleagues.

Hatfield House in Doncaster offers a caring environment with rooms for up to 49 residents, providing 24-hour care and specialized services for the elderly, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

• A dementia-friendly environment with themed areas
• Rated 'Good' by CQC
• Dementia champions support and mentor new staff to provide excellent dementia care

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care, ensuring everyone has a home they love in later life.

As a not-for-profit, all profits are reinvested into our residents, facilities, and staff, leading to higher standards of care, better wages, more training, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, and career development.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute 4% to 8%, with matching contributions
• Quick pension transfer services
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion