Chef de Partie: Nutrition‑Focused Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Chef De Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield. You will contribute to a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service for residents, attending meetings and assisting with menu development to meet dietary needs.

The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ), a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and at least 1 year of catering experience, plus a DBS

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.
• DBS Disclosure check; cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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

Compassionate service

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Chef De Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield. You will contribute to a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service for residents, attending meetings and assisting with menu development to meet dietary needs.

The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ), a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and at least 1 year of catering experience, plus a DBS