Deputy Chef Manager

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Deputising for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
2. Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
3. Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
4. Minimising waste when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:

1. Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
2. Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
3. Proven chef and people management experience.
4. Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
5. Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.

Required skills:

1. Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
2. Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
3. Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.

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 work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider 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 environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website.