Care Home Chef

Chef – £16.15 per hour – Great Food, Great Team, Great Job!
Fairmile Grange Care Home, Christchurch, Dorset £16.15 per hour | £33,592 per annum | 40 hours per week | Permanent | Alternate weekends
Qualified Chef with IDDSI experience? We'd love to hear from you.
At Fairmile Grange, great food isn't just about filling plates. It's about enjoyment, comfort, conversation and making someone's day.
We're looking for a talented Chef who loves cooking from fresh ingredients, takes pride in quality and understands the importance of delivering exceptional food to older people, including those with specialist dietary requirements.
This is an opportunity to use your culinary skills in a beautiful, luxury care home where your creativity, knowledge and contribution really matter.
Why join us?
£16.15 per hour – approximately £33,592 per annum.
40 hours per week, full-time permanent position.
Alternate weekends.
A beautiful luxury care home in Christchurch.
A supportive team and welcoming working environment.
Training, development and opportunities for progression.
The satisfaction of knowing your cooking makes a real difference every day.
What will you be doing?
You'll prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious meals for our residents, creating menus that offer variety, choice and plenty of enjoyment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and cooking fresh meals to a consistently high standard.
Creating varied and appealing menus, including seasonal dishes and special occasions.
Preparing and presenting texture-modified meals in accordance with IDDSI requirements.
Catering for residents with dysphagia, allergies and other specialist dietary needs.
Ensuring appropriate food consistency, presentation and compliance with IDDSI standards.
Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards.
Supporting kitchen assistants and working closely with the care team.
Contributing ideas for celebrations, themed dining and special events.
What we're looking for
You'll be a qualified Chef (Level 2 essential, Level 3 desirable) with previous professional kitchen experience and a genuine passion for good food.
Importantly, you'll have:
Practical experience of IDDSI and preparing texture-modified meals.
A good understanding of dysphagia and the different IDDSI levels.
Knowledge of food safety, allergens and specialist dietary requirements.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver consistently good food.
A positive, reliable and team-focused approach.
Flexibility to work alternate weekends.
Care-home experience would be an advantage, but we're also interested in Chefs from restaurants, hotels, pubs and contract catering who have the relevant IDDSI knowledge and experience.
About Fairmile Grange
Fairmile Grange is a luxury residential and dementia care home in Christchurch, Dorset, and part of the award-winning Allegra Care Group.
Our household model of care creates a warm, welcoming environment where residents enjoy personalised support, meaningful relationships and exceptional dining experiences.
Ready for something a little different?
If you love cooking, care about quality and want a job where your skills are genuinely appreciated, come and join us.
Apply today and help make every meal something special.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position , including Skilled Worker sponsorship, transfers of sponsorship or supplementary employment arrangements relying on sponsorship by another employer.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £16.15 per hour (£33,592 per annum equivalent) Hours: 40 per week, including alternate weekends Location: Christchurch, Dorset

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