Chef Manager
The closing date is 25 September 2025
Job summary
St Ann's and Alderney Hospital are looking for a experienced Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership abilities and the ability to problem solve and the ability to build relationships.
As Chef manager you will have full operational control and financial responsibility including the staff dining rooms for the two sites reporting into the area facilities manager.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Supervising and supporting the two catering teams, ensuring the day to day operation is smooth running.
Recruiting, managing and training catering teams
Planning of menus, orders, deliveries and Budget control
Managing food safety, Health & Safety , COSHH and allergens legislation
Requirement
Desirable - Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or Willingness to Undertake
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food production and culinary techniques
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
Understanding of HACCP, allergen regulations, COSHH
IT Skills/Computer Competence
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
152-S108.25
Job locations
St Anns Hospital and Alderney Hospital
Haven Road
Poole
BH13 7LN
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Anns Hospital and Alderney Hospital
Haven Road
Poole
BH13 7LN
Employer's website
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