Chef de Partie - Bank

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care in the UK is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. Your role will involve supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in preparing high-quality meals that meet the nutritional needs of residents. Candidates should hold a catering qualification and have a minimum of 1 year of experience. This position emphasizes the importance of compassion and commitment to excellent culinary service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience required.
• Compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary service essential.
• Ability to adapt and flexibly manage a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the culinary team.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional food and beverages.
• Take part in discussions regarding catering functions.

Skills

Catering experience

Food preparation

Communication

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, and are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their award-winning team as a Chef de Partie.

Job responsibilities

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.

Shift details

Shift Details - Bank Shifts - 07:00 - 15:00, 10:00 - 18:00, 12:00 - 20:00

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.

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

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met 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.