Chef de Partie

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of luxury elderly care homes is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie for their Bagshot Gardens Care Home. The role involves preparing high-quality nutritional food and supporting cost-effective stock control. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant catering qualification and demonstrate compassion in a culinary setting. Join a supportive team focused on making a positive impact in residents' lives. Opportunities for career growth in a nurturing environment are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in catering.
• Demonstrated compassion for delivering high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings regarding catering functions and dietary needs.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional food and beverages.
• Support stock control systems to minimize waste.
• Work with chefs to develop and review the menu.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Catering experience

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Chef de Partie to join their award‑winning team at Bagshot Gardens Care Home in Surrey.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef de Partie, your focus will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service to contribute to the overall well‑being of the residents. This will involve preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, supporting cost‑effective stock control systems, and working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

Shift Details: 0600‑1400 / 1100‑1900

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating meaningful lives together, offering exceptional care and support to both residents and employees. With a growing network of over 100 homes, Avery is dedicated to building a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

• Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents.
• Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Supporting cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 1‑year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high‑quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.