Chef de Partie

Integrated Care System; Bushey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elderly care is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality culinary services. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, participating in resident meetings, and assisting in menu development, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for residents. Ideal candidates will have a catering qualification and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Minimum of 1-year catering experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support the culinary team in preparing high-standard, nutritious meals.
• Participate in meetings with residents to discuss catering needs.
• Assist in developing and reviewing menus regularly.

Skills

Culinary skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This role as a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a high-quality and nutritionally balanced catering service for the residents. The successful candidate will have a catering qualification, at least 1 year of experience, and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering excellent culinary care.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef de Partie, your focus will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Other responsibilities include participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments, preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, supporting cost-effective stock control systems, and working with the leadership team to develop and review the menu.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery believes the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

• Package Description:

Job description & responsibilities

• Shift Details : 7am-17:30, 11:30am-19:00
• Support the culinary team in preparing high-standard, nutritious meals.
• Participate in meetings with residents and departments to discuss catering needs and special diets.
• Support stock control systems to minimize waste.
• Assist in developing and reviewing menus regularly.

About you

Our ideal candidate must:

• 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 high-quality culinary services.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Additional information

Please note:

• A DBS Disclosure check will be required, with costs met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.