Care Kitchen Chef de Partie | Nutritious Menus & Stock

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Springwood Corner Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare Group, in Gravesend, seeks a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will help with menu development, stock control, and catering to special dietary needs while ensuring cost-effective operations. A catering qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, plus at least one year of catering experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Minimum of one year's catering experience

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service
• Meet residents and Heads of Department to agree catering functions and address special needs or dietary requirements
• Prepare nutritious food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Head Chef
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste
• Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and regularly review the menu

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Springwood Corner Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare Group, in Gravesend, seeks a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will help with menu development, stock control, and catering to special dietary needs while ensuring cost-effective operations. A catering qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, plus at least one year of catering experience, are required.