Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common is seeking a Chef de Partie to create and produce high-quality meals for residents. You will work under the Head Chef, ensuring excellent portion control and meeting special dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of catering experience and NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene. Join a caring and supportive team where your passion for food will thrive.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in catering is desired.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in food & hygiene required.
• Knowledge of health & safety is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food.
• Oversee one area of the kitchen and ensure portion control.
• Support menu development with creativity and passion.

Skills

Experience in catering

Knowledge of health & safety

Awareness of waste disposal & infection control

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 Farnham Common.

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.