As Cook you will be responsible, under the guidance of the Scheme Manager, for the planning, preparation and cooking of interesting menus and making the best use of fresh foods in order to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for residents.
You will also order food supplies, conduct monthly stock checks and maintain a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that all statutory health and hygiene standards are complied with.
All the while you'll need to comply with regulations regarding Health and Safety Policy and COSHH regulations and to be aware of safety hazards adhering to any risk assessments, safe systems of work, manual handling and lifting procedures.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is ‘respect’, therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Our housing leasehold and rented schemes are about providing older people with independence and security within a happy community. Residents look to us to provide them with a safe, well-maintained home and take the stress out of everyday life.
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
1. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
2. Mental health support
3. Flexible working options
4. Access to online GP appointments
Finance
5. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
6. Quick and easy pension transfer service
7. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
8. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
9. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
10. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
11. Career progression and promotion opportunities