Chef De Partie

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living provider in Farnham Royal is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their dedicated kitchen team. You will create and produce high-quality meals for residents, under the guidance of the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of catering experience and an NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene. This part-time role offers from £14.00 per hour with various shifts, annual leave, and a supportive work environment. Opportunities for career development are also provided.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in catering.
• Working knowledge of health & safety and infection control.
• Energy and enthusiasm for food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard.
• Create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop the menu.

Skills

Passion for food

Proactive and organised

Knowledge of health & safety

Creativity in menu development

Education

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene

Job description

Chef de Partie – Signature Senior Lifestyle

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 at Signature Senior Lifestyle in Farnham Common. As Chef de Partie you work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. You oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste. You develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs. You 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.

Qualifications and experience

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.

Pay, benefits and working hours

• From £14.00 per hour
• Various shift times available. Alternate weekends required.
• Part time shifts available
• 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

• Train – Beaconsfield nearest train station + 10-minute drive
• Bus – X74 Bus
• Driving – M40 from nearest motorway / bypass