Head Chef
Up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus company benefits
Full Time Hours
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!
Awarded ‘One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset.
At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That’s why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home. Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the home’s menu cycle works for them. On occasions when this doesn’t work they are happy to cook something different. Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed.
The standard of food that we require will be high-end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available. We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents.
Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department.
Additional requirements of this role include:
Monitoring the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive, ensuring that the General Manager is kept informed accor...