Chef de Partie

Avery Healthcare Group; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Herne Bay is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. You will lead a culinary team, plan menus, engage with residents, and help manage costs.

Join Avery's award-winning team to deliver compassionate care and exceptional dining experiences in a close-knit community setting.

Qualifications

• Catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• At least 1 year of professional catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high‑quality, nutritionally balanced meals.
• Engage with residents and department heads to plan catering functions and menus.
• Support cost‑effective stock control to minimize waste.
• Regularly update the menu in collaboration with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu planning

Stock control

Resident engagement

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef de Partie at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced,
comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, which contrib, As a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare, you will join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives every day through compassion and dedication. You will focus on assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. Responsibilities will involve engaging with residents and department heads to plan and agree on catering functions, preparing nutritional food and beverages, supporting cost-effective stock control to minimize waste, and collaborating with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly update the menu. Embracing values of caring, honesty, accountability, and respect, you will demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services. Applicants should hold a catering qualification like City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and have at least a year of professional catering experience. You must also be adaptable, flexible, and able to manage various duties at short notice.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to enriching the later years of life for residents and providing a supportive and inspiring environment for its employees. The organization emphasizes a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care, promoting a close-knit team atmosphere where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Avery operates over 100 homes with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' offering exceptional care and meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike, making it a preferred choice for both groups.