RELIEF CHEF DE PARTIE

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Sous Chef in delivering catering functions within Homes and Community Centres. You will help manage all catering services, uphold food standards, health & safety, and lead a team with clear communication.

You will oversee one area of the kitchen, develop menu presentation, and ensure compliance with dietary, cultural, and religious requirements to provide excellent resident experiences.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver catering services across the organisation.
• Ensure food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and recorded.
• Oversee all food production to the agreed standard.
• Develop innovative approaches to presentation, menu planning and procedures.
• Review and update the menu to reflect seasonal changes and trends.
• Meet special dietary needs and respect cultural and religious preferences.

Skills

Proven chef experience

Dietary/allergen knowledge

Cultural/religious dietary awareness

Food safety COSHH/CQC

High standard food preparation

Team and communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent

Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Care’s Homes and Community Centres. The Chef de Partie may oversee one area of the kitchen and will be responsible for the effective delivery of food services and customer care to an excellent standard. Accountable for maintaining food standards, meeting Health & Safety Regulations, handling finances and managing/developing a team with effective communication.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring resident’s liberty, dignity and safety are maintained
• Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation
• Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard
• Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process
• Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements
• Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

What You Will Need

• City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.