Senior Cook

2 weeks ago


Poole, Poole, United Kingdom CARE SOUTH Full time

Care South is a leading provider of residential and dementia care in Poole, Dorset, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef to join our culinary team.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to take on a key leadership role in our kitchen as Second Chef. You will be responsible for creating, preparing, and cooking nutritious meals for our residents while ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Your duties will include planning menus, supervising the kitchen team, and maintaining health and safety protocols. You will also have the opportunity to cover for the Head Chef when necessary, assuming responsibility for ordering and controlling supplies.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a passion for cooking, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. Ideally, you will have experience working in a high-volume kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals. A Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene or willingness to undertake one is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary of £12.50 per hour, 40 hours per week, plus benefits including a Blue Light Shopping Discount Card, Reward and Recognition Schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, and Industry-Based Qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Create, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for residents
  2. Plan menus and consult with residents and care staff to ensure dietary needs and preferences are catered for
  3. Supervise and support the kitchen team
  4. Maintain health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  5. Cover for the Head Chef when necessary and assume responsibility for ordering and controlling supplies
Requirements
  • Passion for cooking and commitment to delivering high-quality meals
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience working in a high-volume kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals
  • Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene or willingness to undertake one
  • Understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation


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