Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Chef Manager
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Job Opportunity: Experienced Chef at St Ann's and Alderney Hospital
St Ann's and Alderney Hospital are looking for an experienced Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to problem-solve and build relationships.
37.5 hours a week
Monday to Friday with occasionally weekend working, early and late shifts to the needs of the business
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.
- Please note, visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding organization with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.
About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Tracey McDonagh
- Job Title: Facilities Area Manager
- Email Address: traceylouise.mcdonagh@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07827239349
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