Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Chef de Partie to create and produce high-quality meals in a luxury care and nursing home. You will work under the Head Chef to ensure the highest standards of nutrition and presentation. This role requires a year of relevant catering experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. Join our supportive team and contribute to the exceptional experience of our residents.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing career training and development

Qualifications

• One year's experience in catering preferred.
• Understanding of special dietary requirements, including dementia dining experience.
• Proactive and organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce high-quality restaurant menus for residents.
• Oversee kitchen area to ensure proper portion control and minimize waste.
• Assist in menu development along with Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Skills

Catering experience

Creativity

Organizational skills

Awareness of health & safety

Knowledge of food hygiene

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

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 Kingston upon Thames.

What Signature Offer

• From £14.00 per hour
• Shift times : 06.30am - 14.30pm and 11.00am - 19.00pm
• Alternate weekends required.
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Norbiton nearest train station
• Walking - 30 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - M25 / A3 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

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.

What we’re looking for

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.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.