Relief Chef De Partie

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Relief Chef de Partie to support the Head and Sous Chef across Homes and Community Centres, delivering high-standard catering services while ensuring residents’ dignity and safety.

You will oversee kitchen areas, manage dietary requirements and allergies, maintain hygiene, and help plan menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified in City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Hygiene or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Cultural awareness

Waste disposal

COSHH/CQC

Chef experience

Hygiene NVQ

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062

NVQ Level 2 Hygiene

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team. We are looking for a Relief 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.

This post is for a Relief/ Bank Chef de Partie working on an as and when required basis, to cover absence when needed.

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.