Relief Chef de Partie - Flexible Bank Kitchen

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ilford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Relief Chef de Partie to provide flexible culinary support across care homes, community centres and retirement living services on a bank basis. You will work with Head Chefs and Sous Chefs to prepare nutritious meals meeting dietary, cultural and religious needs while maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires adaptability to work across locations, support stock control, assist with menu planning, and deliver excellent dining experiences that

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 COSHH and CQC regulations.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver catering services across the organisation, ensuring residents 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.

Skills

Food hygiene

Allergen awareness

Cultural dietary needs

Waste disposal

Infection control

Multi-site experience

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent

Job description

Jewish Care is seeking a Relief Chef de Partie to provide flexible culinary support across care homes, community centres and retirement living services on a bank basis. You will work with Head Chefs and Sous Chefs to prepare nutritious meals meeting dietary, cultural and religious needs while maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires adaptability to work across locations, support stock control, assist with menu planning, and deliver excellent dining experiences that