Head Chef

Colten Care Limited; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to create exceptional dining experiences for residents. In this role, you will utilize local ingredients to craft nutritious meals while leading a dedicated kitchen team. With a focus on resident satisfaction and well-being, you will engage with residents to enhance their dining journey, making a positive impact in their lives. If you are a creative chef with a love for community and care, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Annual pay review

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Contributory pension scheme

Choice of meals on duty

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a passion for resident dining.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and create balanced meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of home-cooked meals using local produce.
• Lead kitchen and waiting staff to deliver excellent dining experiences.

Skills

Catering Management

Nutritional Knowledge

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Creativity in Meal Preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706 1/2

NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery

Job description

Head Chef

From £40,000, plus overtime

4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30am – 6:30pm, average of 42 hours per week

**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**

We're searching for an experienced, passionate and well-rounded Head Chef to join our team at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare from local fresh produce a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes
• Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes
• Seek feedback from residents
• Lead the kitchen and waiting team
• Using your creative flair showcase your home’s food at various events held in the home for the local community

Benefits:

• Shifts finish at 6:30pm
• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Annual pay review

That’s not all! - Our shifts finish at 6:30pm so if you’re looking for a better work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you'll lead with creativity, crafting meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients. You’ll engage with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds. Leading by example and with a sense of pride, you’ll guide our kitchen and waiting staff to deliver excellence, making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

About You

You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. You’ll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.

You’ll take pride in understanding our residents’ needs and leading them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.

You’ll have qualified to City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery and have previous experience in a similar role.

About Colten Care

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits:

• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty
• Contributory pension scheme