Head Chef
| Company: | CS UK Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT4 0TX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head Chef to work in a brand new care home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a fantastic nursing and residential care home, perfectly positioned in one of the most beautiful seaside towns on England’s south coast
**To be considered for this position you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting**
As the Head Chef your key duties include:
• You will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence
• Responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
• Play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £15.50 - £16.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 7359
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk
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