Chef De Partie

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift times: 06:30-14:30, 11:30-19:00

Full-time Day shifts

Up to 30 days annual leave + 8 bankH"

Workplace pension

Free staff meals on shift

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend £50 voucher + up to £1,

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd. is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef in delivering a nutritious, restaurant-quality menu for residents. You will supervise a kitchen section, ensure accurate portioning, and help minimize waste while accommodating dietary needs, including dementia-focused dining.

We value kindness, resilience, and initiative. A year of catering experience, NVQ Level 2 or QCF in food hygiene or catering, and knowledge of health and safety, waste disposal and

Qualifications

• Some catering experience preferred.
• Awareness of health & safety and waste disposal & infection control.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for residents.
• Oversee one area of the kitchen to ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.
• Develop awareness of special dietary requirements, including dementia dining experience.
• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 / QCF in Food Hygiene or Catering

Job description

Your Role at SignatureAs Chef de Partie, youll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. Youll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.Youll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.Youll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.What were looking forWe are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, youll fit right in.As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a years experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and awareness of waste disposal & infection control are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

What Signature OfferFrom £14.45 per hour

• Shift times: 06:30-14:30, 11:30-19:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Blue Light discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Norbiton nearest train station
• Walking - 25 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - M25/A3 nearest motorway