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 hours per week worked over a 7-day rota. Alternate weekends off. Sound like a company you would like