Chef

Psr-Solutions; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Blue Light Card Scheme

Job summary

PSR Solutions is recruiting a Chef for a care home in Weymouth, Dorset. You will plan nutritious meals, manage stock and costs, and ensure high hygiene standards under the Home Manager's guidance.

You will lead kitchen staff, tailor menus to dietary needs, engage with residents, and maintain a positive dining experience while upholding safety and budget controls.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering is required.
• Food Hygiene Level 2, with willingness to progress to Level 3.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Good communication and time management skills; ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs
• Manage food stock, orders, and kitchen budgets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
• Lead and support kitchen staff
• Engage with residents and respond to feedback

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Caf?

Food Hygiene Level 2

First Aid certification

Nutrition and food safety knowledge

Communication and time management

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Job description

Salary: GBP15 - GBP16 per hour + Excellent Company Benefits

Chef – Care Home Setting
Location:Weymouth, Dorset

PSR Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and talentedChef to join this lovely, coastal nursing home, in Weymouth. This is a rewarding role where your culinary skills will directly contribute to residents' health, well-being, and overall experience.

As Chef, you’ll be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals while managing food stock and kitchen budgets. Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, supervise kitchen staff, and create a positive dining experience for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs
• Manage food stock, orders, and kitchen budgets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
• Lead and support kitchen staff
• Engage with residents and respond to feedback

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef (care or hospitality setting preferred)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (willing to work towards Level 3)
• First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Great communication and time management skills
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays
• Excellent opportunities for training and development
• Employee Assistance & Blue Light Card Scheme
• Supportive, people-first working environment
• A rewarding role making a real difference to residents' lives