Chef de Partie (Part Time)

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating vibrant communities for over-55s. As a part-time Chef De Partie, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality catering services, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious and varied meals. Your expertise in food safety and catering management will be essential as you support the Head Chef and lead kitchen staff. With opportunities for overtime and professional development, this role offers a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being of residents. If you are passionate about food quality and community service, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free life assurance

Access to wellbeing services

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment with high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Support staff training and menu development.

Skills

Food Safety legislation

Catering supplies sourcing

Catering equipment operation

Dietary requirements knowledge

Event catering experience

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are currently looking for two part-time Chef De Parties to help deliver an in-house catering service and provide a continuous service with no disruptions. This role is part-time, and you will be working closely with our Head Chef. The 24 hours will be split over 4 days on a rota based system with every weekend required.

There is the option of picking up regular overtime at other sites located around the Bedford area.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is adaptable to different situations. A highly motivated character, able to show self-discipline in the way they work and who has high standards when it comes to cleanliness and food quality.

Our work in Retirement Living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed.

This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate Retirement Living team. A team that you could be part of.

What you will be doing:

1. Running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the staff to provide a consistent service to the residents.
2. Support other kitchen staff with training and development in collaboration with the Head Chef.
3. Support the Head Chef to develop a catering service to meet the residents' expectations, including creating menus, considering dietary requirements and providing healthy, varied meals.
4. Ensure all kitchen equipment is checked and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
5. Ensure that due diligence in Hygiene and Food Safety is maintained at all times.

We’d love to meet someone with:

1. Experience of sourcing and purchasing cost effective catering supplies
2. Good working knowledge of Food Safety legislation and health and safety procedures.
3. Good working knowledge of current food trends and special dietary requirements taking into account seasonal variations, cultural preferences and any special dietary requirements.
4. Knowledge of handling and operation of catering equipment.
5. Experience of working in a similar environment, ensuring that residents receive a healthy and varied choice of meals.
6. Experience of events and functions catering.
7. Appropriate food hygiene certificate

Amongst what we offer you is:

1. A competitive salary of up to £27,300 per annum (pro rata)
2. 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
3. Free life assurance
4. Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
5. Opportunities for learning and development
6. Discounted gym membership

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.