chef de partie in Ilford

Chef de Partie – Care Home
Location: Ilford, London
Salary: £34,500 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: 7:00am–3:30pm or 10:30am–7:00pm
Change Hospitality is recruiting: Chef de Partie
Change Hospitality is currently recruiting for a talented and passionate Chef de Partie on behalf of our client, a care home based in North London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated chef who takes pride in producing high-quality, nutritious and well-presented food and wants to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives.
Our client is looking for someone with strong culinary skills, a proactive attitude and a genuine passion for delivering an excellent dining experience. You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared to a consistently high standard while catering to residents' individual dietary needs and preferences.
The Role
As Chef de Partie, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh, high-quality meals in line with menus and recipes.
Taking responsibility for your designated section of the kitchen and maintaining consistently high standards.
Catering for residents' individual dietary requirements, allergies and special diets.
Ensuring food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food safety regulations.
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
Supporting stock control, stock rotation and effective food cost management.
Minimising food waste and ensuring ingredients are used efficiently.
Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of daily service.
Contributing to a positive dining experience for residents through quality food and attentive service.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a chef who has:
Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role.
Strong cooking techniques and excellent food presentation skills.
A sound understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management.
Knowledge of special dietary requirements, including texture-modified meals where required.
The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
A caring, patient and professional attitude.
Previous experience within a care home, healthcare or contract catering environment would be advantageous, although a strong background in a quality-driven kitchen is also welcome.
What's on Offer?
£34,500 annual salary
40 hours per week
Two shift patterns:
7:00am–3:30pm
10:30am–7:00pm
The opportunity to join a dedicated catering team within a rewarding care environment.
The chance to use your culinary skills to make a genuine difference to residents' wellbeing and quality of life.
Interested?
If you're an enthusiastic Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity in North London, Change Hospitality would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity with our client.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

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