Chef de Partie

NHS; Sonning; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Sonning is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie for their team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in providing high-quality culinary services that enhance the lives of residents. Applicants should have a catering qualification and experience. The position offers growth opportunities and requires compassion and flexibility. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Commitment to employee well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience is required.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.
• Be adaptable to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in culinary duties.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages.
• Collaborate on menu development and stock control.

Skills

Catering skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful lives together for both residents and employees. As a Chef de Partie at their Sonning Gardens Care Home in Reading, you will be part of a close-knit team that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care delivery. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

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. Key responsibilities include preparing nutritional food and beverages, supporting cost-effective stock control, and collaborating with the management team 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 committed to offering exceptional care and creating a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is the preferred choice for those seeking quality care and a rewarding work experience.

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. 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 but 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful, you will need to hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should have a minimum of 1-year catering experience and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high‑quality culinary services to residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.