Chef de Partie

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef de Partie, where your culinary skills will contribute to the wellbeing of residents. This role involves leading a dedicated team to prepare high-quality meals, ensuring nutritional standards are met, and collaborating with chefs to develop innovative menus. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values compassion and respect, making a real difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and want to grow in a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Catering qualification required for high-quality food service.
• Minimum 1-year experience in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team in providing balanced meals for residents.
• Participate in meetings to discuss catering functions and dietary needs.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Stock Control

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job summary

This position as a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare in Leicester offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents. You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values compassion, respect, and exceptional care. The role involves leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced and high-quality meals, collaborating with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, and ensuring cost-effective stock control systems are in place.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef de Partie, your focus will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Responsibilities include participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments, preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, supporting cost-effective stock control systems, and working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' They are passionate about creating an enriching and supportive environment for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1288746999

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Leicester

LE2 3ND

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef De Partie. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents.
• Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

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