Chef Manager

We are recruiting for an Experienced Head Chef to take control of our catering operation East Lake in Godalming.

You will be responsible for providing exceptional food, for a breakfast, lunch and evening meal service for up to 53 residents.

All our meals are made from fresh seasonal produce, and you have to have knowledge of special dietary requirements.

This is a hands-on role, as you will be managing a small team within the home.

This is a 40-hour, offering a great work life balance, with every other weekend off.

Ideally you have experience of working in a luxury care home setting or be an experienced Head Chef looking for a better work life balance.

So why join Anchor ?

• Sociable flexible working hours
• Preparing food from only fresh seasonal ingredients
• Flexibility to be innovative to create dishes and design menus that meet your residents needs
• Strong support networks with regular training and development central to providing good nutrition and hydration
• The opportunity to lead a small team
• Showcase your talents in our own annual chef of the year competition
• Be a leader in the development of food activities with your residents
• Control of your own budget
• 100's of discounts on big brand shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• £250 refer a friend scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Eligible for a Blue light card (Assess to massive savings for front line staff)
• Savings advice, free life assurance and Salary Advance scheme, plus many, many more

Ready to start your career at Anchor? Apply today, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

What will you be doing & need?

Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Managing every aspect of catering within the location, delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Leading the catering team and managing performance.
• Maintaining compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Controlling kitchen stock, equipment and resources within budget.

Required knowledge & experience:

• At least 3 years in a similar environment as Head Chef/Chef Manager.
• Health & safety procedures 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 and the impact of food types on medication.
• Basic Understanding of IDDSI
• Working with fresh seasonal produce
• Baking and Cake making

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.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is one of England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our aim is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We're not-for-profit - every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us and in the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, higher wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

We have a clear purpose in what we do, and that includes valuing each other. Our work is engaging and rewarding, and we believe in embracing everyone's potential. Join our team and you'll be helping not just those you work with, but the wider community. You'll be able to see the positive effect you have each day.

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.