Chef De Partie

Signature Senior Lifestyle; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team in Ascot. You will prepare nutritious meals of restaurant quality for residents, ensuring high standards in a well-equipped kitchen. You must have a year's catering experience and an NVQ Level 2 in food hygiene. Join a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences while contributing to menu development. If you are creative and dedicated to food, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in catering.
• Working knowledge of health & safety.
• Awareness of waste disposal & infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant quality meals for residents.
• Oversee one area of the kitchen.
• Assist in menu development with the Head Chef.

Skills

Creativity in menu development

Portion control

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Education

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene

Job description

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Ascot.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. You’ll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a year’s experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and awareness of waste disposal & infection control are a big advantage.