Chef De Partie

Signature; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A senior lifestyle care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to work under the Head Chef. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for residents, ensuring portion control and minimizing waste. Ideal candidates will have a year of catering experience and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. This position offers competitive pay, annual leave, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shifts

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in catering.
• Passion for food and creativity in menu development.
• Organised and proactive with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce nutritious restaurant-quality food.
• Oversee one area of the kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Support Head and Sous Chef in menu development.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of health & safety

Awareness of special dietary requirements

Education

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene

Job description

What Signature Offer

• Pay: Up to £16.50 per hour
• Shift times: 07.00am-15.00pm / 10.00am-19.00pm (Alternate weekends required)
• Full‑time day shifts
• Annual leave: Up to 30 days (+ 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service)
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shifts 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 training & development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards & more
• Transport links: 15‑minute walk from Ascot train station

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, preparing meals to the highest standard, ensuring proper portion control and minimising 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 and Sous Chef 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 offers 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 development at all levels. Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.