Chef de Partie — Care Home Kitchen Lead

NHS Jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare, at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will participate in menu development, food preparation and stock control, ensuring cost-effective operations and hygiene compliance. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals.
• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and dietary needs.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Head Chef.
• Assist with cost-effective stock control and menu development with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare, at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will participate in menu development, food preparation and stock control, ensuring cost-effective operations and hygiene compliance. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.