Chef de Partie

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chertsey is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their award-winning culinary team. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in preparing nutritious meals and managing a high-quality food service. The ideal candidate should hold relevant catering qualifications and have experience in catering, with a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and supports a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience required.
• Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services are essential.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in meal preparation and menu development.
• Participate in meetings to discuss catering functions.
• Prepare nutritional food to a high standard.
• Implement cost-effective stock control systems.

Skills

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Compassion and commitment to quality

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare in Chertsey offers the opportunity to join an award-winning team and make a positive impact on the lives of residents every day. The role involves supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team, preparing nutritious meals, and contributing to menu development.

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. Responsibilities include participating in meetings with residents and department heads, preparing nutritional food and beverages, supporting cost-effective stock control, and working on menu development.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

Date posted: 23 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £15 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1430430239

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Chertsey

KT16 9FS

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef De Partie. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Your focus as Chef de Partie 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 will include:

• Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents.
• Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

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 the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

To be successful, you will need to hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. You should also demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare

Chertsey

KT16 9FS

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/