At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft delicious, nutritious dishes and create memorable dining experiences for residents.
- Company: Join Connaught Care, a luxury care home group focused on exceptional hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, flexible hours, and continuous training opportunities.
- Other info: Work-life balance with no late-night shifts and a supportive kitchen team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through the power of great food.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role; passion for cooking is essential.
Some people cook food. You craft experiences—flavours that comfort, moments that connect, and plates that say “we care.” We’re looking for a passionate, detail-driven Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Connaught Care—a luxury, all-inclusive care home group where mealtimes are as important as medicine, and good food is part of the care plan.
With six beautifully designed homes already open and six more on the way, Connaught is one of the UK’s most ambitious and hospitality-led care providers. Our residents don’t just eat meals—they enjoy freshly prepared, restaurant-quality dining in elegant surroundings. And that means every member of the kitchen team matters.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Prepare and present high-quality, nutritious dishes in line with daily menus and dietary needs
- Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Take ownership of a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring it runs like clockwork
- Assist in supervising and mentoring junior team members, leading by example
- Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen protocols
- Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and themed events that surprise and delight our residents
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role (hospitality or care experience a bonus)
- Ideally a Level 3 in Catering Services, Food Hygiene and HCAP
- Passion for cooking and presenting food that looks good and feels personal
- An understanding of specialist diets, allergens, and resident-led preferences (training can be provided)
- A calm, organised approach and the ability to stay cool under pressure
- A genuine belief that food should nourish the body and lift the spirit
Why Connaught?
Because we believe care shouldn’t stop at the care plan. A great meal can change someone’s day—and the pride you put on a plate has the power to comfort, connect and bring joy. At Connaught, you’ll be part of a talented, supportive kitchen brigade in a beautiful setting. You’ll enjoy real work-life balance (no late-night service!), great ingredients, and the chance to do what you love in a way that makes a meaningful difference.
If you’re serious about great food, love working in a team, and believe that every dish deserves dignity—we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits Include:
- Industry-leading pay
- Paid breaks
- Pay enhancements for Bank Holidays
- Free on-site meals
- Free uniform
- Free DBS check
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Continuous training and progression opportunities
- Annual Health Checks for all staff
- BLC reimbursement
- Salary sacrifice schemes including Pension, Childcare, Grocery, EV, and more.
- A personalised financial well-being platform
- A pension pot finder
- Access to a 24/7 GP
- An enhanced EAP with up to 10 free counselling sessions
- Life insurance of up to 4X your salary
- Access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy
- Personalised Life and Leadership coaching
- YuLife rewards - get rewarded to meditate, do puzzles, and exercise
- An extra day of annual leave for birthdays
- The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.
***All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. We cannot sponsor. Due to the nature of the role, this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bank Chef de Partie in Chichester employer: Connaught Care
At Connaught Care, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the care sector, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Senior Care Assistants. Located in Swindon, our luxury care home provides not only competitive pay and comprehensive benefits but also a culture that values personal growth and well-being. With continuous training opportunities and a focus on exceptional, person-centred care, you will find your role here both meaningful and rewarding as you help elevate the standard of care for our residents.
