Chef de Partie

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to support culinary leadership and deliver high-quality food services to residents. The ideal candidate will hold a catering qualification and have at least one year of catering experience. Responsibilities include meal preparation, menu development, and addressing special dietary requirements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional culinary services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience in a relevant environment.
• Demonstrate high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
• Ability to manage stock control effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head and Sous Chef in daily cooking and menu development.
• Prepare nutritional meals adhering to high-quality standards.
• Participate in meetings to address residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Culinary skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Customer service

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across over 100 homes. Our vision is to create meaningful lives together, providing a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and employees.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef de Partie you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that delivers a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, high‑quality service, contributing to the overall wellbeing of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions, addressing special needs or dietary requirements.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure efficient use of supplies.
• Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

What we expect from you

To be successful, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Qualifications

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 1‑year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high‑quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Additional requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost will be met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Notes

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.