Care Home Head Chef — Daytime Kitchen Leadership

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Paid induction

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff association

Local staff rewards

Learning and development

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South's Dorset House in Poole is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a residential care home. You’ll deliver nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards, and oversee a friendly team. Shifts are 07:30–17:30, 40 hours over 4 days with alternate weekends, offering sociable day hours.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene (Level 3 encouraged) and a solid understanding of health and safety. Visa Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene (Level 3 encouraged).
• Understanding of health and safety and current legislation.

Skills

Food production

Health & safety

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene

NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Hygiene (desirable)

Job description

Care South's Dorset House in Poole is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a residential care home. You’ll deliver nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards, and oversee a friendly team. Shifts are 07:30–17:30, 40 hours over 4 days with alternate weekends, offering sociable day hours.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene (Level 3 encouraged) and a solid understanding of health and safety. Visa Sponsorship is not available.