Chef de Partie - Care Home Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the award-winning team at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver a nutritionally balanced culinary service that enhances resident wellbeing.

You will collaborate with the kitchen team to review menus, manage stock efficiently, and adapt to dietary requirements while upholding the highest standards of quality and compassion for residents.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• At least 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrates compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary service.
• Flexible to cover a range of duties on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Participate 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 Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste.
• Work with Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu regularly.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptable

Team collaboration

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the award-winning team at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver a nutritionally balanced culinary service that enhances resident wellbeing.

You will collaborate with the kitchen team to review menus, manage stock efficiently, and adapt to dietary requirements while upholding the highest standards of quality and compassion for residents.