Chef De Partie

ACS Staffing Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training opportunities

Christmas Savings Club

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions in Cambridge is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our welcoming kitchen team. You will prepare meals for residents and guests, contribute to menus, and take on extra responsibilities when required.

You should have professional kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. The role offers a balanced pattern with no late evenings and a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and a passion for food quality.
• Level 2/3 Food Hygiene qualification is advantageous; training may be provided.
• Background in care or large-scale catering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals meeting dietary requirements and preferences.
• Help create varied menus using seasonal ingredients and feedback.
• Support the Catering Manager with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and controlling costs.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen during periods when the Catering Manager is unavailable.
• Ensure meals are produced and served to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an efficient catering service.
• Listen to customer feedback and identify ways to improve the dining experience.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Communication

Attention to detail

Workload management

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

NVQ / equivalent in professional cookery

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Advanced Food Hygiene

Tools

Commercial catering equipment

Job description

Chef de Partie

Salary: £30,257.70 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00am–3:00pm; Sunday, 7:00am–2:30pm
Location: Hauxton, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in producing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable food? This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, community-focused environment where you can develop your culinary skills while enjoying a more balanced working pattern with no regular late evenings.

As Chef de Partie, you will play an important role within the kitchen, preparing meals for residents, visitors and guests. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas to menus and take on additional responsibility when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a high standard of meals, catering for a range of dietary requirements and preferences.
• Help create varied menus using seasonal ingredients and resident feedback.
• Support the Catering Manager with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and controlling food costs.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen during periods when the Catering Manager is unavailable.
• Ensure meals are produced and served efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver an efficient and welcoming catering service.
• Listen to customer feedback and help identify ways to improve the dining experience.

About You:

• We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about food and enjoys creating dishes that make a difference to the people they serve. You’ll be organised, reliable and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
• A genuine interest in food quality and presentation.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own workload and remain calm during busy service periods.
• An understanding of food hygiene, health and safety requirements.
• Confidence using standard commercial catering equipment.

Qualifications & Experience:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in professional cookery, kitchen larder or pastry (Desirable)
• Advanced Food Hygiene certification.
• Experience working within a care, retirement living or similar residential setting.
• Background in event, function or large-scale catering.
• Previous experience supervising a kitchen or stepping up in the absence of a senior chef.

What’s on Offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Christmas Savings Club

Why Join?

This is more than a standard Chef de Partie position. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the food offering, build relationships with the people you’re cooking for and take on additional responsibility as your experience develops.

If you’re passionate about good food and want a role that offers both responsibility and a healthier work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check.