Hiring: Continental Chef | Southampton (SO45)
One of our clients, in the Southampton area, is looking for an experienced Chef to lead catering for their residents.
Location: SO45, SouthamptonType: Full timeExperience: Experienced chefs onlySalary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
You will prepare and serve daily meals for residents, covering breakfast, Sunday roasts, traditional favourites and continental dishes. This is a hands-on kitchen role where quality, nutrition and individual dietary needs matter equally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and prepare daily menus, including breakfast, Sunday roast and continental options2. Cater for individual dietary, cultural and medical requirements, including texture-modified and allergen-free meals3. Maintain food hygiene, safety and record-keeping standards in line with regulatory requirements4. Manage stock, ordering and kitchen budgets while minimising waste5. Work closely with care staff to support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs
Requirements
1. Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care home, hospital or similar setting2. Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certification, or willingness to obtain3. Sound understanding of allergens, HACCP and modified-texture diets4. Reliable and organised, with flexibility across shifts including weekends5. Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK
What the Role Offers
1. Competitive salary based on experience2. Full-time, stable hours with a consistent daily routine3. Supportive team environment4. Meaningful work with a direct impact on residents’ wellbeing
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