Job Description
Full job description
Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
Compliance with food safely hygiene and health & safety procedures.
Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
Escalating concerns and issues.
Required knowledge & experience:
Level 2 food safety certificate.
Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH)
Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
Experience of working with older people
Required skills:
Ability to organize time and prioritise activities.
Able to work in a pressured environment.
Flexible 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
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor 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 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
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.
Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:
Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
Compliance with food safely hygiene and health & safety procedures.
Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
Escalating concerns and issues.
Required knowledge & experience:
Level 2 food safety certificate.
Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH)
Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
Experience of working with older people
Required skills:
Ability to organize time and prioritise activities.
Able to work in a pressured environment.
Flexible 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
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor 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 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
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Catering Assistant (Bank) position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Stoke-on-Trent offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
