Chef De Partie

BUPA; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Annual allowance

Free meal with every shift

Holidays - 20 days + BH

Long Service rewards

Interest‑free travel loan

Wagestream

Pension plans

Parental Leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Sick pay scheme

Starter Bonus

Job summary

Bupa Richmond Willaston Village is seeking a Chef De Partie to join a luxury retirement village kitchen. You will work across a balanced roster, delivering high quality meals while maintaining a strong focus on dietary requirements and presentation.

The role supports the Head Chef, progressing opportunities, and requires DBS clearance. Shifts are structured, with a 40‑hour week and no split shifts on site in Nantwich.

Qualifications

• Preparing modified diets including puréed, soft, and texture‑adapted meals for residents with health needs.
• Cooking and preparing food in line with hygiene regulations and safety standards.
• Ensuring food freshness and proper use by date for high‑risk items.
• Supporting a welcoming and dignified dining experience for residents.
• DBS check is required and funded by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef's vision and responsibilities.
• Assisting with on‑site preparation and service on hotplates as required.
• Contributing to a luxury dining experience for residents with attention to detail.

Skills

Modified diets

Food hygiene

Team player

Health and safety

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in Professional Cookery

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Chef De Partie

Location: Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, Nantwich, CW5 6GX

Salary: £29,012 plus Excellent Benefits and £1,000 welcome bonus

Contract: Permanent - Full Time - 40hrs

Shift: Shifts 7am-3pm & 10am-6.30pm 5 days from 7 - NO SPLIT SHIFTS

We make health happen

Richmond Village Willaston is looking to appoint a Chef De Partie to join their team. The role of Chef De Partie in this luxury retirement village is a blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With a roster planned and sociable shifts, you will enjoy a work-life balance while showcasing your talents

Supporting the Head Chef's vision and responsibilities. This role also serves as a stepping stone for aspiring chefs aiming to progress.

You will be aware of resident's food allergen and dietary requirements and have experience in providing modified foods & preparation of modified diets including puréed, soft, and texture-adapted meals for residents with specific health needs, whilst maintaining food quality and presentation to that of a luxury experience.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Preparing modified diets including puréed, soft, and texture-adapted meals for residents with specific health needs.

Cooking and preparing food in accordance with food hygiene regulations and safety standards.

Participating in the preparation and serving of meals on the hotplate, as required.

Ensuring all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention to perishable (high‑risk) goods.

Supporting a welcoming and dignified dining experience for all residents.

Understanding of health and safety procedures.

NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in Professional Cookery.

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or equivalent certification.

A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver excellent dining experiences.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.

• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350

• Paid breaks and a Free meal with every shift

• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays

• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!

• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.

• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.

• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site

• Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site

• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.

• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as a thank you for deciding to join Bupa Care Services. The Starter Bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. Ts &Cs Apply

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations:

Richmond Willaston Village