Head Chef

Are you looking for a new opportunity within a Care Setting? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Parsons Ridge, Braunton, Devon!

Your role will be based in Parsons Ridge.

Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.

As a Head Chef, you manage the Kitchen and Kitchen Staff. Supporting The Care Homes' aim of delivering high standards to residents by providing nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals that are safely and hygienically prepared and served. Responsible for supervising the catering team along with managing and controlling the catering budget, submit food orders as required in a timely manner. This role also requires a L3 in Food Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

-To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around residents' preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements

-To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring that The Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.

-To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment within the home.

-Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that mee...