Chef De Partie

Signature Careers; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Beaconsfield is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie. You'll create nutritious, restaurant-quality meals under the direction of the Head Chef, overseeing an area of the kitchen and ensuring high standards. Ideal candidates will have at least one year’s experience in catering and an NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene. Join a compassionate team committed to excellence, where ongoing training and career opportunities are encouraged. Apply now to make a difference in our residents' lives.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in catering.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Understanding of waste disposal and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to produce a nutritious menu.
• Oversee food preparation in one area of the kitchen.
• Ensure proper portion control and minimize waste.
• Develop awareness of special dietary requirements.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm for food

Positive and resilient attitude

Proactive and organized

Education

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene

Job description

What Signature Offer

• From £14.00 per hour
• Various shift times available. Alternate weekends required .
• Part time shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• 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

• Train – Beaconsfield nearest train station + 10-minute drive
• Bus – X74 Bus
• Driving – M40 from nearest motorway / bypass

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.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.