Compassionate Chef de Partie for Nutritional Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Cookham Rise; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, dedicated Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef at Cliveden Manor Care Home. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents, with emphasis on dietary needs and compassionate service.

Ideal candidates will hold catering qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with at least 1 year of catering experience.

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 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 qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, dedicated Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef at Cliveden Manor Care Home. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents, with emphasis on dietary needs and compassionate service.

Ideal candidates will hold catering qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with at least 1 year of catering experience.