Chef de Partie – Care Home Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group; Thorncliff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and team at a Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You will contribute to a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service that enhances residents' wellbeing.

Join a close-knit team in a role that values compassion and flexibility, with a DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required. You will cover a range of responsibilities at short notice while striving for excellence in meals and service.

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

• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and team at a Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You will contribute to a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service that enhances residents' wellbeing.

Join a close-knit team in a role that values compassion and flexibility, with a DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required. You will cover a range of responsibilities at short notice while striving for excellence in meals and service.