Chef de Partie — Nutritional Care Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare; Marlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by Avery Healthcare

Job summary

Avery Healthcare's Cliveden Manor Care Home in Cliveden is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will participate in residents' meetings, help develop menus, manage stock, and ensure cost-effective operations. The role requires at least 1 year of catering experience, a catering qualification, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with the DBS check paid by Avery.

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

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare's Cliveden Manor Care Home in Cliveden is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will participate in residents' meetings, help develop menus, manage stock, and ensure cost-effective operations. The role requires at least 1 year of catering experience, a catering qualification, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with the DBS check paid by Avery.