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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