Chef de Partie

Avery Healthcare Group; West End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Chef De Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality meals for residents. The ideal candidate will hold relevant catering qualifications and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include leading the culinary team, preparing meals, and managing dietary needs. Join a supportive environment that values compassion and exceptional care while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience is required.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to cover various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the culinary team.
• Prepare high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents.
• Contribute to cost-effective stock control systems to minimize waste.
• Engage in meetings regarding catering functions and dietary requirements.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About Avery Healthcare

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.

Chef De Partie – Overview

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team 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 our residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that delivers high‑quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents.
• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home and address special needs or dietary requirements of residents.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.
• Live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, or an equivalent qualification.
• Hold a 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 on short notice.

Additional Requirements

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

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.

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