Chef de Partie — Elevate Nutritious Care Home Dining

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie for Beaconsfield Heights Care Home. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing nutritionally balanced meals for residents, with a focus on high-quality service and care.

You will participate in resident meetings, plan menus, manage stock to reduce waste, and ensure cost-effective operations. DBS check is required and Avery covers the check cost.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and special dietary needs.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced food and beverages to a high standard.
• Support cost-effective stock control to minimise waste and ensure systems are in place.
• Work with Head and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu regularly.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassionate care

Flexible/adaptable

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 for Beaconsfield Heights Care Home. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing nutritionally balanced meals for residents, with a focus on high-quality service and care.

You will participate in resident meetings, plan menus, manage stock to reduce waste, and ensure cost-effective operations. DBS check is required and Avery covers the check cost.