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Chef Manager
Chef Manager
Chef Manager
Posted 5 days ago
- Godalming, Surrey
- Any
- External
We are recruiting for an Experienced Head Chefto take control of our catering operation at East Lake in Godalming.
You will be responsible forproviding 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, asyou 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 aluxury care home settingor 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
100s 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 Englands 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.
Were 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 everyones potential. Join our team and youll be helping not just those you work with, but the wider community. Youll 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.
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You will be responsible forproviding 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, asyou 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 aluxury care home settingor 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
100s 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 Englands 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.
Were 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 everyones potential. Join our team and youll be helping not just those you work with, but the wider community. Youll 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.
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