Head Chef

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

Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Dorset House!

Role: Head Chef

Location: Dorset House Care Home, Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH15 4HL

Pay: £16.85 per hour

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days, to include alternate weekends

Shift Times: 07:30 am to 5:30 pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join the team at Dorset House, our beautiful residential care home, located in Hamworthy.

Are you currently working long hours in a pub or restaurant?

Working in our care home kitchen will provide you with more sociable hours and your shifts will be mostly during the day and on every other weekend.

We’re looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene (maybe looking to undertake Level 3) You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation. You don’t need previous experience working in a care home. What matters most are your skills, kindness, understanding, and a commitment to delivering our ethos of Food, Fun & Friendship.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.

If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.

Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well to really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including;

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards And Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need To Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.