Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A luxury care home provider is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in Beaconsfield. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, maintaining kitchen standards, and working closely with the Head Chef. Ideal candidates should possess at least one year of catering experience, relevant qualifications in food hygiene, and a passion for cooking. This role includes benefits such as competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in catering.
• Understanding of special dietary requirements.
• Proactive, organized, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious menu items for residents.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef on menus.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of health & safety

Awareness of waste disposal

Creativity in menu development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene

Job description

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 Farnham Common.

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.