The Opportunity Change Hospitality are working with a leading care provider to recruit an experienced Chef de Partie to join their busy and welcoming kitchen team.
This is an opportunity for a chef who takes genuine pride in their food and understands that, in a care environment, great catering is about much more than simply putting a meal on a plate.
Food plays an important part in residents' daily lives — providing comfort, enjoyment, routine and connection. You'll be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals while taking into account individual dietary requirements, preferences and cultural needs.
The Role Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll take responsibility for your own section of the kitchen and play an important role in ensuring every service runs smoothly.
You'll be responsible for:
Preparing and cooking high-quality food to the required standards.
Taking responsibility for your section during service and ensuring dishes are delivered on time and to specification.
Following menus and recipes while maintaining excellent standards of quality, presentation and portion control.
Adapting dishes to meet dietary requirements, allergies and individual resident needs.
Supporting the delivery of menus that are nutritious, varied and appropriate for the residents you're cooking for.
Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Supporting stock control, ordering and effective use of ingredients.
Helping to minimise food waste and maintain good cost control.
Ensuring kitchen equipment is used safely and reporting any faults or maintenance requirements.
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards.
Completing relevant kitchen records and following all food safety procedures.
Supporting and guiding junior members of the kitchen team when required.
About You We're looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely cares about the food they produce and takes pride in delivering a consistently high standard.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen.
A strong understanding of food preparation, cooking and presentation.
Good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety.
Experience working with dietary requirements and allergens.
The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
A reliable, organised and positive approach to your work.
A genuine interest in providing food that contributes to people's wellbeing and quality of life.
Experience within a care-home environment would be beneficial, but it's not essential . What's important is your attitude, professionalism and passion for delivering great food.
Why This Role? This is a chance to move into a role where your work has a direct impact on people's everyday lives .
You'll be cooking for residents with different tastes, dietary requirements and needs, so no two days will necessarily be the same. You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in events and special occasions, helping to create memorable experiences through food.
The kitchen operates 7 days a week , so flexibility is required across weekends, evenings and special events.
What You Can Expect Competitive salary
Permanent position
5 days out of 7
A supportive and professional kitchen environment
Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist catering setting
Training and development opportunities
The chance to make a genuine difference through food
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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