Care Home Chef

JR United Kingdom; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Private Care Provider in Weymouth is seeking a Chef to plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a chef role, excellent cooking skills, and a food hygiene certification. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining health and safety standards. Flexible hours may include weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chef role is essential, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is required.
• Food Hygiene and First Aid certifications are necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure food is fresh and within budget.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.

Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of techniques.

Understanding of nutrition and menu development for dietary needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective time management and efficiency under pressure.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education

Food Hygiene Certified Level 2

First Aid Certified

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

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Chef
£14.00 per hour Full time

Day shifts

Nursing Home based chef role

Weymouth, Dorset

Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Chef for a National Private Care Provider.

About the role:

As a Chef, you will be responsible for planning and providing daily nutritious meals for residents, ensuring food is fresh and within budget. You will also maintain health, safety, and environmental standards. A team player who can motivate and inspire your team is essential.

Days can be negotiated but will include alternative weekends.

Skills and attributes

• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of techniques.
• Understanding of nutrition and menu development for dietary needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and efficiency under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification

Food Hygiene Certified Level 2 (willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene).
First Aid Certified.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering.

If you're passionate about helping others live their best lives and seeking a fulfilling role in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start or continue your care journey with a team that values your contributions. Contact Nikki Stephenson at 07917 658501 or email your CV to start today!

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.