Chef Work, Jobs in Dorset (with Salaries)

Cook/Chef (school meals) Fulltime
Local Food Links —Blandford Forum
- £13.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —West Parley
- £42,389.20 a year
- Weekends only
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Breakfast Chef
Dorset Golf & Country Club —Wareham
- £25,500 - £27,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
- Resort
- Kitchen experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Second Chef
Care South —Dorchester
- Up to £14.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
The Lulworth Estate —West Lulworth
- £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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2h
Chef
Kingsley Healthcare —Weymouth
- £14.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Chef
Ciao Tutti ltd. —Dorchester
- £12.21 - £19.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Employee discount
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Chef
Caffeine / 44 Weymouth —Weymouth
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Head Chef
The Botanist —Bournemouth
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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6d
Head Chef
Waterside Holiday Group —Weymouth
- £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
Flamingo Cafe Bar —Bournemouth
- £32,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Chef at Golf Club House
The Forest Inn —Ferndown
- £14.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Sous Chef
ESS Compass —Blandford Forum
- £32,465 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Chef
Blue Diamond Garden Centre —Gillingham
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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4d
Chef
Hunters Moon —Sherborne
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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4d
Trainee Chef
Athelhampton House & Gardens —Dorchester
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Chef (Full Time & Part Time)
Heights Hotel —Portland
- From £14.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Chef
The Beacon Hotel —The Beacon
- £12.21 - £16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Head Chef
The Salt Pig - Wareham, Swanage, Studland —Swanage
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Head Chef - New Site Opening
Sereno Lounge —Sherborne
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Cook/Chef (school meals) Fulltime

Local Food Links
Blandford Forum

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Job details

Full-time
£13.20 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Qualifications

Food production
Cooking
Catering
Supervising experience
HACCP
Food preparation
Food safety
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Start Date: September
Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Term-time only

Closing date: 15th July 2026

Essential Requirements

Previous catering or food production experience.
Food Safety qualification (or equivalent relevant catering qualification).
Ability to prepare and cook meals to a consistently high standard.
Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and COSHH procedures.
Able to work both independently and as part of a busy kitchen team.
Experience of supervising or supporting colleagues is desirable.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Production Cook to join our central kitchen team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced catering professional who enjoys preparing high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service. You will play a key role in producing nutritious meals that meet the School Food Standards for both hot and cook-chill meal orders.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, cook and present meals to company standards.
Produce hot and cook-chill meals that meet School Food Standards.
Assist with the preparation of desserts and other menu items.
Order stock and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Receive deliveries and accurately check and record food temperatures and orders.
Portion, pack and load meals in accordance with company procedures.
Ensure the kitchen is clean, safe and fully compliant with food hygiene regulations.
Follow all company policies and procedures, including HACCP and COSHH.
Supervise, support and mentor members of the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis.
Work collaboratively with colleagues while also being confident working independently when required.
Occasionally provide cover for school lunchtime services and assist with meal deliveries.
Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Kitchen Manager or Deputy Kitchen Manager.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working in a busy commercial or education catering environment.
Be organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads.
Take pride in producing high-quality food consistently.
Have excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
Be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
Have a positive attitude and enjoy supporting and developing colleagues.
Be willing to participate in induction, training, staff meetings and performance reviews.

Why Join Us?

Term-time only working, providing an excellent work-life balance.
Monday to Friday working pattern with no evening shifts.
Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team.
Ongoing training and professional development.
The opportunity to make a positive difference by providing nutritious meals for school children.

If you are passionate about producing quality food, maintaining high standards and working as part of a dedicated catering team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Blandford Forum DT11 8SW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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