Head chef Work, Jobs in Poole, Eng (with Salaries)

Head Chef
New Milton House —New Milton
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- English
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Head Chef
Care South —Poole
- £16.12 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Head Chef
The Alice Lisle, Ringwood —Saint Leonards
- £49,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef Designate - Dorset West
Hall & Woodhouse Managed Houses —Blandford Forum
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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1d
Head Chef
Crown —Bransgore
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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12d
Head Chef
Aramark —Brockenhurst
- Up to £39,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
4d
Head Chef
Waterside Holiday Group —Weymouth
- £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef Designate - Bristol Bath
Hall & Woodhouse Managed Houses —Blandford Forum
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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1d
Head Chef
The Queen's Head —Salisbury
- Full-time
- Bar
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
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Chef Manager
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Poole
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Weekend availability
- Recruiting
- Teaching
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Head Sushi Chef
Tashi sushi LTD —Bournemouth
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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EN - Sushi Chef Manager
Hana Group —Poole
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Team management
- Manufacturing
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Support Head Chef
Daish's Group —Bournemouth
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Training & development
- Annual leave
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Head Chef
Harvester - Sea Horse —Poole
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
New Forest Collection —Lyndhurst
- Up to £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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HEAD CHEF & RESTAURANT MANAGER
Three tuns inn —Christchurch
- £27,526.10 - £49,242.72 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Free parking
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Head Chef
Clayesmore School —Iwerne Minster
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
- Store discount
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6d
Head Chef
Colten Care —Brockenhurst
- From £43,675 a year
- Overtime
- Leadership
11d
Head Breakfast Chef
Revival Wellness Cafe —Bournemouth
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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6d
Head Chef - Live in option
Lulworth Cove Inn —Wareham
- £41,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
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Head Chef

New Milton House
New Milton

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Job details

Full-time
£16 - £18 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Nutrition
Level 2 in Professional Cookery
Management
Inventory control
Food hygiene
Catering
English
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
HACCP
Food safety record keeping
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Organisational skills
Cleaning
NVQ
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Food Hygiene Certificate
Budgeting
Kitchen inventory control
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Leadership
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Company Overview

At the heart of our service are our values: Kind, Respectful, Friendly, Honest and Part of the Community- and we are looking for individuals who share these principles.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to lead our kitchen team within our friendly and caring residential care home. This role is ideal for a passionate chef who understands the importance of providing nutritious, appetising meals that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing varied menus, catering for individual dietary requirements, managing the kitchen team, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
Create varied menus that cater to dietary, nutritional, cultural, and medical needs.
Lead, supervise, and support the kitchen team.
Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, and Health & Safety regulations.
Maintain accurate records relating to food safety and kitchen operations.
Work closely with residents and management to ensure meal satisfaction and quality.
Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised, and operating efficiently.

Person Specification

A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
Good communication skills (Spoken and written English)
Professional Chef Qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent).
Minimum 3 years' experience working within a restaurant or care home kitchen.
Previous experience in a senior chef or kitchen management role.
Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, allergens, and food safety regulations.
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum).
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen environment.

Hours

Full time- 44 hours per week. Shifts worked over a 7 day rota. This can be discussed more at interview stage.

Additional information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
If you have not heard from us within one week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fair, inclusive and values-based recruitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Application process

Once you have applied, you will be sent an application from which must be completed in full.

Closing date

Monday 17th August 2026

Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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