Position: Care Home Chef

Location: Wharfeside - Otley

Salary: £26,845 (£12.87 per hour)

About Wharfeside: Nestled in the picturesque market town of Otley, alongside the River Wharfe, Wharfeside is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home that opened two years ago. With a 9.8 rating on CareHome.co.uk, our facility is renowned for its high-quality care and exceptional environment.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Chef to join our catering team and contribute to the exceptional dining experience we provide for our residents.

Role Overview:In partnership with our Chef Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 63 residents. All meals are made using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and knowledge of special dietary requirements is essential to ensure we meet the individual needs of our residents.

Key Details:

Hours: 4 days per week, 40 hours total (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every other weekend off for a healthy work-life balance
Salary: £26,845 annually (£12.87 per hour) – all hours worked are paid

What We're Looking For:We are looking for a chef with experience in luxury care home settings, or someone with a background in professional kitchens who is seeking a better work-life balance. A passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients and the ability to cater to various dietary needs are essential for this role.

So why join Anchor ?

Sociable 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 Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

To produce nutritious, quality meals using fresh seasonal produce.
Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.

Required knowledge & experience:

NVQ/C&G/SVQ in Catering
Working with fresh seasonal produce
Health & safety legislation including COSHH and HACCP
Proven experience in a similar environment
Knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people
Knowledge of IDDSI is preferred.
Experienced in making Cakes and Baking

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.