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Head Chef - Contract Catering - Blandford - £50,000p/a

Job Details

Published
Location
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Role Type
Permanent
Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum + Work Life Balance
Job Ref: JN -062026-130824_1781601030

Head Chef - Blandford - No Late Nights

Head Chef required for a busy contract catering site in Blandford Forum. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic chef who enjoys a varied role, occasional evening work, and a dynamic service environment.

Key Info:

  • Hours: 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks per year
  • Shifts: Typically 7-3, 9-5 or 11-7 (weekends on a rota basis)
  • Location: Blandford Forum
  • High-volume site serving several hundred covers daily
  • Residential element on-site with additional hospitality and function work

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver consistently high-quality food in line with company standards
  • Work in a professional, efficient, and safe manner at all times
  • Ensure excellent presentation to client specification
  • Take initiative and support the wider team
  • Maintain a strong focus on food, service, and continuous improvement

Benefits:

  • 40-hour contract
  • Holiday pay
  • Pension scheme
  • Permanent role with a national contract catering company

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment
  • Relevant culinary qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent) or strong experience
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check
  • Passion for hospitality and delivering great service

If you're a motivated Head Chef looking for a rewarding role with great work-life balance, apply below.

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After retirement, I craved structure without the hassle of 'have to'. I’ve met like-minded people who enjoy staying busy.

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