Chef de Partie — Nutritional Kitchen Lead & Menu Developer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Bank Chef de Partie for Beaconsfield Care Home. You will work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver nutritionally balanced meals, supervise a kitchen team, and ensure high standards of food safety and service within a care home setting.

You will contribute to menu development, manage stock to minimise waste, and accommodate residents’ dietary needs. A catering qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are required, with at least one year of catering

Qualifications

• Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that delivers a nutritionally balanced, high-quality catering service
• Prepare nutritious food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Head Chef
• Develop and review the menu on a regular basis with the Head Chef and Sous Chef
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste
• Attend meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to agree catering across the home
• Address the special needs and dietary requirements of residents

Skills

Catering

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Bank Chef de Partie for Beaconsfield Care Home. You will work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver nutritionally balanced meals, supervise a kitchen team, and ensure high standards of food safety and service within a care home setting.

You will contribute to menu development, manage stock to minimise waste, and accommodate residents’ dietary needs. A catering qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are required, with at least one year of catering