Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care in the UK is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the culinary team in delivering exceptional meals to residents. Candidates should hold a catering qualification and a food hygiene certificate, along with at least one year of catering experience. The role requires compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to high-quality service. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cobham, with a salary of £15.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year catering experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the culinary team.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional food and beverages.
• Manage and minimize food waste through effective stock control.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Catering qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The role of Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides high‑quality, nutritionally balanced meals to residents. The successful candidate will have a catering qualification, food hygiene certification, and at least one year of catering experience. They will demonstrate compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary services.

Main Duties

As a Chef de Partie, your focus will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading 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 preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments, supporting cost‑effective stock control systems, and working with the management 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 committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Pay & Conditions

Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £15.70 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Reference number: 1420651897

Location

Avery Healthcare
Portsmouth Road
GU26 6TJ

Job Description

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. 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.

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 one 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer name: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Employer address: Avery Healthcare, Portsmouth Road, GU26 6TJ.
Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/