0-hour Head Cook - Stour Connect

Care Dorset UK; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Head Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals at Stour Connect. The role involves menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining food hygiene standards. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the wellness of those in care.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Proven Menu planning knowledge and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus within budgets and order supplies.
• Prepare meals according to menu requirements.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

Stock Control

Cooking Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

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Position title

0-hour Head Cook - Stour Connect

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Do you have a passion for creating tasty and nutritious meals? Do you like supporting people while working with passion? If so, this role could be just right for you.

Location: Stour Connect, Stour View Close, Sturminster Newton

• £13.08 - £13.31 per hour
• 0-hour contract
• Weekdays only -Monday to Friday
• Development and ongoing training
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About The Role

The Head Cook will prepare, cook and serve meals under the direction of the line manager and supervise kitchen staff. They will work within agreed principles and guidelines, with minimal supervision from the line manager. Work will be largely regulated by laid down procedures with little requirement for creative or innovatory thinking. Contacts will be generally routine or incidental involving the exchange of information on non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Planning menus within available budgets and ordering supplies, maintaining stock and portion control.
• Preparation of meals in accordance with menu requirements including special dietary requirements.
• Supervise other kitchen staff.
• Maintain records as appropriate, including control of provisions.
• Maintain good practice in all matters relating to food preparation and use of kitchens.
• Order food and check as appropriate deliveries for quality, quantity and description.
• Any other lesser or comparable duties as required relating to the particular specialised function of the team or teams

Person Specification Must Haves

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Recognised catering qualification NVQ Level 2
• Excellent food hygiene and catering provision knowledge
• Proven Menu planning knowledge
• Stock control
• High level of practical cooking skills
• Demonstrable food preparation and catering experience
• Demonstrable handling and preparation
• Maintaining excellent hygiene in food preparation areas

Good To Have

• City and Guilds 706
• Budget management experience
• Supervisory experience
• Stock control
• Handling cash
• Supervisory skills

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the wellness of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards support and positive change!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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