Weekend Chef de Partie - Craft Menus & Quality Service

Jewish Care; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Weekend Chef de Partie to support our Sous Chef across Homes and Community Centres. This role covers Saturday 8am–4:30pm and Sunday 7:30am–5pm, totaling 16 hours per week, with duties in managing catering functions and delivering high standards of food service.

You will hold City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent, Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2, and have proven chef experience. Knowledge of dietary, cultural needs and food safety is essential; you may oversee a kitchen

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Head/Sous Chef to deliver catering services and maintain standards.
• Ensure all food hygiene and safety practices are followed and recorded.
• Oversee all food production to agreed standards.
• Develop innovative menu presentation and optimize cooking processes.
• Review menus with seasonal changes and cultural considerations.
• Meet special dietary needs and accommodate cultural preferences.

Skills

Chef experience

High standard food prep

Dietary & allergen knowledge

Cultural dietary knowledge

Waste disposal & infection control

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent

Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF

Job description

Jewish Care is seeking a Weekend Chef de Partie to support our Sous Chef across Homes and Community Centres. This role covers Saturday 8am–4:30pm and Sunday 7:30am–5pm, totaling 16 hours per week, with duties in managing catering functions and delivering high standards of food service.

You will hold City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent, Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2, and have proven chef experience. Knowledge of dietary, cultural needs and food safety is essential; you may oversee a kitchen