This means:
Inspiring and guiding your kitchen team to deliver excellence.
Cooking dishes to our standards and making sure they look great.
Managing prep and keeping track of food wastage.
Handling stock, budgets, and creating new menus.
Training and developing your kitchen team.
Keeping tabs on all the nitty-gritty stuff like food logs, safety checks, and hygiene standards. (You'll need a Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification for this).
Working safely and making sure your team does too.
The benefits of being a Head Chef at Parkdean Resorts
When you join us as a Head Chef, you get more than just a job. You get support for your career and some great perks:
Your career, your way
You can study and get your Production Chef Level 5+ qualification with us. This means your career can really take off. We're big on training.
Work-life balance
Our Head Chefs work 40-hour contracts. You also get the Christmas period off, helping you have a better work-life balance.
Pockets full of perks
Our team members get up to 50% off holidays with us. You also get 30% off food, drinks, and activities. And you can give five friends and family members 25% off their bookings each year.
Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82
Location
Torquay, Kingskerwell Road
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Torquay
Description
Kick‑start or grow your culinary career in a fun, fast‑paced environment! At Parkdean Resorts, we’re searching for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our energetic kitchen team. If you’re passionate
Reference
18384
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £14.23
Location
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Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
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Location
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Description
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Reference
18794
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Hourly Rate: £14.23
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Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
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Location
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Description
Kick‑start or grow your culinary career in a fun, fast‑paced environment! At Parkdean Resorts, we’re searching for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our energetic kitchen team. If you’re passionate
Reference
21262
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Location
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Contract Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Reference
21228
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82
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Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
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Location
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Description
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Expiry Date
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Hourly Rate: £14.23
Location
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Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
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Location
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Description
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Reference
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Expiry Date
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