Chef de Partie | Senior Kitchen Lead, Resident Dining

NHS Jobs; Stanmore; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Cares Homes and Community Centres is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Sous Chef in delivering high‑quality catering across our facilities. You will oversee a kitchen area, maintain food standards, and ensure safe, compliant food service aligned with resident needs and cultural requirements.

The role is 40 hours per week, 5 days across a 7‑day operation with some weekend shifts; it requires City & Guilds 7051/7052 or equivalent and NVQ Level 2 Health & Hygiene, with a focus on

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 7051/7052 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring residents liberty, dignity and safety are maintained.
• Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation.
• Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard.
• Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process.
• Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements.
• Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

Skills

Chef experience

Food preparation

Dietary requirements

Cultural requirements

Waste disposal & infection control

COSHH & CQC regulations

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7052

Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent

Job description

Jewish Cares Homes and Community Centres is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Sous Chef in delivering high‑quality catering across our facilities. You will oversee a kitchen area, maintain food standards, and ensure safe, compliant food service aligned with resident needs and cultural requirements.

The role is 40 hours per week, 5 days across a 7‑day operation with some weekend shifts; it requires City & Guilds 7051/7052 or equivalent and NVQ Level 2 Health & Hygiene, with a focus on