Chef de Partie - Bank

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK is in search of a dedicated Chef de Partie. You will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality culinary services that enhance the wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant catering qualification, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and have significant catering experience. The role offers bank shifts with flexible working hours and a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a catering qualification like City & Guilds or NVQ.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Minimum of 1-year catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in culinary services.
• Prepare nutritional food to a high standard.
• Assist with cost-effective stock control.

Skills

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Compassion and commitment to quality

Flexibility

Education

Catering qualification such as City & Guilds

Job description

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where they believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Chef de Partie to join their award‑winning team and contribute to the overall wellbeing of their residents.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with over 100 homes across the country. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Job details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.50 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1430427185

Job location: Beckenham, BR3 3FH – Avery Healthcare

Package description

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

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 are 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 are 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.

Additional requirements

• 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 (Essential)

• To be successful in this role, 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 the delivery of 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.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare, Beckenham, BR3 3FH

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/