Chef De Partie - Kingston upon Thames, London

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider is seeking a Chef de Partie in Kingston upon Thames to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality meals and overseeing kitchen operations under the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in catering and an NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene. In addition to competitive pay and development opportunities, you'll be part of a caring team that makes a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in catering.
• Working knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Awareness of waste disposal & infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in meal preparation.
• Ensure meals meet the highest standard and dietary requirements.
• Help develop menu options.

Skills

Catering experience

Creativity

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food hygiene

Passion for food

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food & hygiene or catering services

Job description

Chef De Partie – Kingston upon Thames, London

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Kingston upon Thames.

Signature Offer

• From £14.00 per hour
• Shift times: 06.30am - 14.30pm and 11.00am - 19.00pm
• Alternate weekends required.
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Norbiton nearest train station
• Walking - 30 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - M25 / A3 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. You’ll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What we’re looking for

• We are kind and compassionate.
• Positive and resilient.
• Proactive and organised.
• Honest and accountable.
• Passionate and keen to develop.

If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a year’s experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and awareness of waste disposal & infection control are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes.

We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives.

Our team is one of our biggest assets.

We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you.

Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.