Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to create and produce a nutritious menu for residents. The ideal candidate will oversee a kitchen area, ensure high standards in meal preparation, and have at least one year of catering experience. A commitment to special dietary requirements, creativity, and an NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene or catering services are essential. Join the team and make a real difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

From £14.00 per hour

Up to 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free meals for shifts 6+ hours

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Refer A Friend Incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in catering.
• Understanding of health & safety standards.
• Awareness of waste disposal and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to create a restaurant-quality menu.
• Oversee kitchen area for meal preparation.
• Review and develop the menu alongside Head Chef.

Skills

Catering experience

Creativity

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene or catering services

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.