Chef De Partie (Full Time -37.5 hours)

JEWISH CARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care Community Foundation in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head and Sous Chefs across our Homes and Community Centres, ensuring high standards of food service, resident care, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will oversee part of the kitchen, develop menu ideas, and reflect dietary and cultural needs, while maintaining cost controls and efficient service during shifts that run 8am-4pm or 10am-6.30pm, averaging 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring resident’s liberty, dignity and safety are maintained.
• Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation.
• Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard.
• Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process.
• Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements.
• Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary knowledge

Waste disposal

COSHH and CQC awareness

Cultural awareness

Menu planning

Team management

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent

Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Care’s Homes and Community Centres. The Chef de Partie may oversee one area of the kitchen and will be responsible for the effective delivery of food services and customer care to an excellent standard. Accountable for maintaining food standards, meeting Health & Safety Regulations, handling finances and managing/developing a team with effective communication.

This post will be working 5 out 7 days with a minimum expectation of 1 in 3 weekends and occasionally working late evenings to 10.30pm for special events. Typical shifts are 8am to 4pm or 10am to 6.30pm. You will be working an average of 37.5 hours per week.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring resident’s liberty, dignity and safety are maintained
• Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation
• Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard
• Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process
• Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements
• Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

What you will need:

• City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.