Chef De Partie

Signature Care Homes; Ascot; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days + 8 bankhol

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Refer a Friend £50 voucher

Up to £1,000 cash bonus

Career training and development

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Ascot is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our care home kitchen team. You’ll work under the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals for residents, manage a section, ensure portion control and waste minimisation, and help review menus with the team.

We expect catering experience, a NVQ Level 2 or QCF in food & hygiene, and knowledge of health & safety, waste disposal and infection control. Excellent training and career development await.

Qualifications

• A year’s experience in catering.
• NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services.
• Working knowledge of health & safety.
• Awareness of waste disposal & infection control.

Responsibilities

• As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents.
• You’ll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.
• You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.
• You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services

Job description

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• Full time Day shifts (37.5 hours per week)
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - 15 minute walk from Ascot train station

Job Introduction

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Ascot.

Your Role at Signature

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. You’ll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a year’s experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and awareness of waste disposal & infection control are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.