Roaming - Head Chef - Dorset

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Staff training and development

Job summary

Care South is seeking a Roaming Head Chef to provide cover across our Dorset Homes. The role requires a full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle for business use, with shifts across multiple locations in Dorset.

The role offers 40 hours over 4 days, including two weekends per month, with a 7:30 AM to 6 PM schedule and a meal on shift. NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene is required, Level 3 preferred, and induction/training provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene; Level 3 preferred where possible.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cover across Care South Dorset Homes as roaming Head Chef.
• Lead kitchen team and ensure high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Production and Hygiene

NVQ Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Role: Roaming Head Chef - Dorset

Location: Peripatetic role across care homes in Dorset (Bournemouth, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Poole, Ringwood, Southbourne, Weymouth)

Pay: Up to £16 per hour + 33p per business mile + enhanced bank holiday pay + options for extra shifts + free light lunch on shift

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days, to include 2 weekends per month

Shifts: 7:30 AM to 6 PM

Essential Requirement

Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for business use. It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidate maintains appropriate business use car insurance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join the team. This role will be providing cover across all of our Dorset Homes.

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.

Are you also someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives?

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.

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.

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 as 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

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• 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.

About Us

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.