Head Chef

Head ChefFrom £40,000, plus overtime4 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 Bourne View in Poole, Dorset.Main Responsibilities:Prepare from local fresh produce a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakesProvide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimesSeek feedback from residentsLead the kitchen and waiting teamUsing your creative flair showcase your homes food at various events held in the home for the local communityBenefits:Shifts finish at 6:30pmPaid breaks (hourly rate)Annual pay reviewThats not all! - Our shifts finish at 6:30pm so if youre looking for a better work-life balance, wed 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. Youll 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, youll guide our kitchen and waiting staff to deliver excellence, making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.About YouYoull have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. Youll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.Youll take pride in understanding our residents needs and leading them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.Youll 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 CareWere 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 providedExcellent inductions, training and on the job supportReal career progression opportunitiesAdditional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on dutyContributory pension schemeJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-04