Senior Cook / Head Chef
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Sherborne, DT9 3JUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£20,608 to £21,980
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
The Yeatman Hospital is seeking a skilled and experienced kitchen supervisor/Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Hours a...
- Supervising and supporting a small team of catering staff, ensuring the smooth day to day operation
- Recruiting, managing and training catering team
- Planning of menus, orders, deliveries and budget control
- Managing food safety, Health & Safety and Allergens legislation, overseeing food safety practices and compliance and conducting periodic audits
- Desirable - Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operation, food production and culinary techniques
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Understanding of HACCP, allergen regulations and best practice
- Awareness of COSHH regulation
- Basic IT skills/computer competence
- Permanent contract - no late nights
- Generous holiday allowance increasing with service
- NHS pension
- Uniform provided
- On-site free parking
- Healthcare discount scheme
Appointment to this post is subject to a standard DBS certificate.
Although this is a 30hrs per week, we are committed to supporting flexible working in line with service needs and would consider 25 hours availability.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good 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 urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways 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 testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3, OR City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent level of training/experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area
- Understanding of Health and Safety procedures, HACCP, COSHH, Allergen principles
- Compliance
Desirable: - Level 3 Food Hygiene training; - Experience of menu planning; - Previous NHS experience; - Understanding of therapeutic diets; - Stock control
Information Technology
Essential: - Basic knowledge of computers
Finances and Resources
Essential: - A clear understanding of financial resources.
Managerial & supervisory experience
Desirable: - Experience in a supervisory role
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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