Chef de Partie

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winchester seeks a Chef de Partie to join their team. This role offers a supportive environment to prepare high-quality meals for residents. Candidates should have a catering qualification and a passion for delivering excellent culinary services. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £14 an hour, full-time hours from 7 am to 3 pm or 11 am to 7:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Compassionate and committed to high-quality culinary services.
• Adaptive and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality catering service.
• Prepare nutritious food and beverages while minimizing waste.
• Develop and review the menu regularly.

Skills

Catering qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Overview

This role as a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare in Winchester offers a great opportunity to work in a supportive and caring environment. You will be part of a team that provides high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for the residents, contributing to their overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality catering service.
• Prepare nutritious food and beverages, maintaining cost-effective stock control systems and minimizing waste.
• Work with the management team to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.
• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and address special dietary needs.

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.

• 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 of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful lives for residents and employees. We offer a supportive and inspiring environment where people can grow and thrive, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together".

Details

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 am to 3 pm or 11 am to 7:30 pm.

Salary: £14 an hour • Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Avery Healthcare, Winchester, SO22 5JH

Date posted: 02 September 2025

Requirements

• DBS disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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