Chef de Partie

LJ Recruitment Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent employment

Training and development opportunities

Friendly team

Make a difference in residents' lives

Job summary

LJ Recruitment Limited is partnering with a care home in Burgess Hill to recruit a Chef de Partie. You will work with the Head Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals and present them to a high standard, maintaining hygiene and safety standards. A genuine passion for cooking, reliability and team spirit are essential.

Full-time, permanent role with an hourly rate of £17.50, 37.5 hours per week. Competitive salary and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar role in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of menus, dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Excellent food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Follow menus and recipes while accommodating dietary needs.
• Assist Head Chef and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of food and minimize waste.
• Work as part of a friendly kitchen team.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Culinary qualification

Tools

Professional kitchen equipment

Job description

Location: Burgess Hill

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £17.50 per hour

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at a care home in Burgess Hill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and appetising meals and enjoys making a real difference to residents' daily lives.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will work alongside the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that food is prepared, cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Following menus and recipes while catering for individual dietary requirements.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Ensuring food is stored and prepared safely in line with current regulations.
• Supporting with stock control and minimising food waste.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Helping to create a warm and enjoyable mealtime experience for residents.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Has a genuine passion for cooking and quality food.
• Understands the importance of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Has excellent food hygiene standards.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• Is caring, patient and respectful towards residents.
• Works well as part of a team and has a positive attitude.

Care home experience is desirable but not essential, as full support will be provided to the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Stable, permanent employment
• Friendly and supportive kitchen team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
• Training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where your cooking is truly appreciated