Head Chef - Boscombe, Bournemouth | £16.50 per Hour | No Evenings!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to join a welcoming care facility in Boscombe, Bournemouth. You'll lead a small kitchen team, producing fresh, nutritious meals for residents while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, dietary compliance, and kitchen management.
This is an ideal role for a chef who enjoys creating meaningful dining experiences, values work-life balance, and wants to make a genuine difference every day.
What's on Offer?
- £16.50 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Paid breaks
- £1 per hour overtime enhancement
- Double pay on all Bank Holidays
- No evening shifts
- Permanent position
- Supportive working environment
- Responsible for a well-established kitchen team including:
- 1 Second Chef
- 2 Kitchen Assistants
Current Working Pattern
Week 1
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday (Admin Day: 07:00-12:00)
- Saturday
- Sunday
Week 2
- Tuesday (Admin Day: 07:00-12:00)
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Shift Times
- Kitchen shifts: 07:00-17:00
- Admin shifts: 07:00-12:00
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs and preferences
- Cater for a variety of dietary requirements and modified diets
- Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and company procedures
- Present meals in an attractive and appetising manner
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Manage kitchen budgets effectively
- Lead, support, and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain all kitchen records, audits, and compliance documentation
- Ensure menus are communicated clearly and resident choices are recorded appropriately
- Report health and safety concerns and equipment issues promptly
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef
- Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, or similar environments
- Strong understanding of nutritional requirements and specialist diets
- Formal IDDSI training is essential
- Experience managing kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Food Hygiene qualification
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to secure a daytime-only Head Chef position offering excellent work-life balance, a structured rota, and the chance to have a real impact on residents' wellbeing through nutritious, high-quality food.
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