Deputy Chef Manager (Bank)

Anchor Hanover Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big-brand discounts

a £250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead daily meals for 66 residents. You’ll design menus, use seasonal produce, and ensure nutritious, visually appealing dishes that brighten every mealtime.

This is a 40-hour week across four days, with every other weekend off. You’ll manage a kitchen team, drive quality, and foster a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to shine.

Qualifications

• All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design menus and cater to dietary needs with flair.
• Lead a kitchen team and ensure smooth operations.
• Deliver delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing dishes to 66 residents daily.

Job description

Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At HOME NAME in the heart of LOCATION, we’re not just cooking meals—we’re crafting experiences. As our new Chef Manager you’ll lead the charge in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 66 residents every single day.

This isn’t your average kitchen role—it’s your chance to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact.

What’s On the Table?

Creativity Unleashed: Design menus, experiment with fresh seasonal produce, and cater to unique dietary needs with flair.

Lead Like a Pro: Manage a talented kitchen team, keeping operations as smooth as your signature sauces.

Work-Life Balance: 40-hour weeks over 4 days, with every other weekend off to relax and recharge.

Why Choose Us?

Sociable hours that work for you

Perks that matter:

• Big-brand discounts
• a £250 refer-a-friend scheme
• Blue Light Card savings

A chance to shine: Compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition and take your skills to the next level

What do some of our current Chef Managers have to say?

Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to find out - https://www.anchor.org.uk/careers/where-you-fit/care/care-home-chef-and-catering-jobs-anchor (if you are viewing this on Indeed, please copy and paste the link)

Please note

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.