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.
As England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we’re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get when you work with Anchor.
1. Exclusive discounts on high-street shopping
2. 20% off mobile phone contracts
3. Cashback on dental and medical expenses
4. Discounted Private Medical rates