Part-Time Chef de Partie — Village Kitchen & Service

Retirement Villages Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and professional development

Part-time role

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group at Debden Grange is seeking a Chef De Partie for a part-time position (15 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays). You will support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, lead the team, and ensure exceptional food safety, quality, and service for residents and guests.

You will contribute to menu development, manage costs, and help shape a welcoming, customer-focused dining experience within a supportive village environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience
• Experience in supervising a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems and HACCP

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and events
• Monitor food quality, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Train, coach and supervise staff
• Build relationships with residents and guests

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Cost control

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

Retirement Villages Group at Debden Grange is seeking a Chef De Partie for a part-time position (15 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays). You will support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, lead the team, and ensure exceptional food safety, quality, and service for residents and guests.

You will contribute to menu development, manage costs, and help shape a welcoming, customer-focused dining experience within a supportive village environment.