Chef

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.To minimise waste when preparing meals and use 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.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.Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK Oulton Manor is a luxury residential care home set in contemporary surroundings located in the Oulton area of Leeds. Oulton Manor offers first class care and facilities with premium en-suite rooms for up to 77 residents, in a light and spacious setting.Anchor - a great place to workAnchor 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 environmentFrom health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.Health & happinessGym, fitness and wellbeing discountsMental health supportFlexible working optionsFinancePension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or betterQuick and easy pension transfer serviceSavings and financial advice, loans, free life assuranceDiscounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and moreCareerOngoing personal and professional development programmeLeadership Pathways online learning resourcesCareer progression and promotion opportunitiesTo see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website Celebrating diversity, celebrating youAnchor 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.