Head Chef From £42,000 + paid overtime 4 days on / 4 days off 6:30am - 6:30pm Average 42 hours per week Join us at Castle View, Dorchester We re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Castle View. This is a unique opportunity to combine your culinary skills, creating meals that bring comfort, enjoyment and fine dining to our residents every day. Working in a modern kitchen equipped with high end appliances, you ll take pride in preparing fresh, home-cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients. With nutritious daily menus including freshly baked cakes, your food will play a key role in enhancing residents wellbeing. You ll also take the lead in shaping the dining experience, engaging with residents to understand their preferences and bringing your ideas to life at special events within the home. As the head of the kitchen, you ll lead and support both the kitchen and waiting teams, setting high standards and creating a positive, collaborative environment. Why this role stands out 4 on / 4 off rota posted 4 weeks in advance with shifts finishing at 6:30pm Paid breaks and overtime opportunities Modern kitchen with quality equipment and fresh ingredients Overtime opportunities available About you You re a skilled and motivated chef who takes pride in delivering high-quality food and creating a positive dining experience. You enjoy leading a team, building relationships, and bringing energy and creativity into the kitchen. You ll hold a City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Cookery or Level 2 Commis Chef along with experience in a similar role. About Colten Care We re an award-winning, family-owned care home group with an outstanding reputation. All 21 of our homes are rated Good by the CQC, with 7 rated Outstanding. Our success is built on our people and our commitment to putting residents at the heart of everything we do. Additional benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you ll benefit from excellent training and support, a contributory pension scheme, free meals on duty, and flexible overtime to suit your lifestyle. If you re looking for a Head Chef role where you can lead with creativity, make a meaningful impact, and still enjoy your time outside of work, we d love to hear from you.