Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
* Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
* Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
* Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
* Minimising waste when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
Required knowledge & experience:
* Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
* 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 relating to older people.
* 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.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider 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.
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
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