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Chef Manager
The closing date is 25 September 2025
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.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please see the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge,Skills and Training
* Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent certificate plus knowledge for special diets acquired through training and experience
* HACCP level 2 certificate
* Experience of menu planning
* Understanding of therapeutic diets
* Understanding of health and safety procedures, HACCP, COSHH
Finances and Resources
* Clear understanding of Finance and Budget responsibility
Information Technology
* Basic Knowledge of computers
Managerial & Supervisory Experience
* Experience in a managerial, leadership or supervisory role
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* High level of drive, self-motivation and energy to see tasks and projects through to conclusion
* Ability to motivate and influence others and manage resistance to change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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