Job summary
We are seeking a Weekend Chef de Partie to join our Hospitality team, supporting the delivery of high-quality catering services across our Care Homes and Community Centres.
Working 16 hours per week across Saturday and Sunday, you will assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring excellent food quality and service standards.
You may take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, overseeing food preparation, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and supporting team performance.
The role involves delivering meals that meet residents dietary, cultural, and religious needs, while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for residents and service users.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for a Weekend Chef de Partie to support catering services in a care and community setting.
You will assist in food preparation, maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, and help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to residents needs.
The role includes supporting menu planning, managing kitchen sections, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Ideal candidates will have relevant catering qualifications, experience in a busy kitchen, and knowledge of dietary and cultural requirements.
This is a part-time weekend role offering the chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive hospitality team
About us
Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.
Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team.
We are looking for a Weekend Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Cares Homes and Community Centres. The Chef de Partie may oversee one area of the kitchen and will be responsible for the effective delivery of food services and customer care to an excellent standard. Accountable for maintaining food standards, meeting Health & Safety Regulations, handling finances and managing/developing a team with effective communication.
This post is working 16 hours per week excluding breaks.
- Saturday 8am 4.30pm (8)hrs
- Sunday 7.30am 5pm (9hrs)
What you will be doing: - Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring residents liberty, dignity and safety are maintained
- Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation
- Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard
- Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process
- Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements
- Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.
What you will need: - 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.
- Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team.
We are looking for a Weekend Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Cares Homes and Community Centres. The Chef de Partie may oversee one area of the kitchen and will be responsible for the effective delivery of food services and customer care to an excellent standard. Accountable for maintaining food standards, meeting Health & Safety Regulations, handling finances and managing/developing a team with effective communication.
This post is working 16 hours per week excluding breaks.
- Saturday 8am 4.30pm (8)hrs
- Sunday 7.30am 5pm (9hrs)
What you will be doing: - Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring residents liberty, dignity and safety are maintained
- Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation
- Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard
- Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process
- Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements
- Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.
What you will need: - 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.
- Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
