Brentwood Care Centre are recuiting a Head Chef to join their friendly care home based in Brentwood, Essex. This role is full time (40 hours per week) worked over a 7-day rota period which includes some weekends and Bank Holidays Duties include * To oversee staff in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly. * To ensure the standards, cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen area and associated equipment. * To be responsible for the adherence to the standard operating procedure of equipment and proper use and to meet Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority. * To be responsible for the cost control procedures and cost effectiveness. * To prepare and review menus in conjunction with the General Manager. * To understand the importance of providing the appropriate diets and special dietary needs. * To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the General Manager. Benefits: * Ongoing training and support to further your career * A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged * Comprehensive induction * Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox* * Company pension scheme* * Paid annual leave (pro rata) * * Refer a friend bonus* * Parking available on site Hours: 40 ...