Head Chef

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Topsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at Watermeadow Grange in Topsham. You will manage a team, ensure high food standards, and maintain health regulations. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 in Catering and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers £42,848 per annum and emphasizes creating enjoyable dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Reasonable access outside working hours in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage kitchen team for efficient services and health compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and pricing.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen.
• Ensure implementation of safe working procedures.
• Resolve catering complaints as needed.
• Participate in home events for nutrition and hydration needs.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Proactive

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification

Job description

Overview

Head Chef — £42,848 per annum plus company benefits

Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That’s why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home. Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the home\'s menu cycle works for them. On occasions when this doesn\'t work they are happy to cook something different. Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed.

The standard of food that we require will be high-end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available. We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents.

Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, ensuring that kitchen services are efficient and that Health and Safety measures are in place within the department.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive; keep the General Manager informed accordingly.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems and ensure these are in place to minimise waste.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with relevant food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure the management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Assist the General Manager in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service.
• Actively participate in events held in home, liaising with the General Manager and Activities Coordinator to ensure nutrition and hydration needs are met, as well as social aspects of such events.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organize and prioritise workload, and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills
• Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations