Chef de Partie

Avery Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Reading is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will work as part of a caring, dedicated team in Sonning Gardens Care Home, with opportunities to develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

The role requires catering qualifications and at least 1 year of catering experience; DBS disclosure will be required, and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 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 residents' culinary needs.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering needs and 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.
• Develop and review the menu with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassionate and committed

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job 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. And 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 at Sonning Gardens Care Home in Reading. 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 to lead 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:

• Taking part 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.

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