This Chef de Partie post sits in the kitchen at Springwood Corner Care Home, a residential home run by Avery Healthcare Group. The chef supports the Head Chef and Sous Chef to run a kitchen serving balanced, high-quality meals that contribute to residents' wellbeing, including special and dietary needs. Set in an older people's care home, the role also covers menu development and stock control. Candidates need a catering qualification, a food hygiene certificate and at least a year of catering experience.
What the job involves
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team providing a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service
- Meet residents and Heads of Department to agree catering functions and address special needs or dietary requirements
- Prepare nutritious food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Head Chef
- Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste
- Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and regularly review the menu
Qualifications
- Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Minimum of one year's catering experience
Skills & knowledge
- Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents
- Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS Disclosure check (cost met by the employer)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Living the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
