Chef de Partie - Care Home Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Reading is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will work as part of a caring, dedicated team in Sonning Gardens Care Home, with opportunities to develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

The role requires catering qualifications and at least 1 year of catering experience; DBS disclosure will be required, and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

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 residents' culinary needs.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Take part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering needs and dietary requirements.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste.
• Develop and review the menu with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassionate and committed

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Reading is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will work as part of a caring, dedicated team in Sonning Gardens Care Home, with opportunities to develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

The role requires catering qualifications and at least 1 year of catering experience; DBS disclosure will be required, and you must be eligible to work in the UK.