Job summary This role as a Chef de Partie at Avery Healthcare's Ascot Grange Care Home in Sunninghill offers an opportunity to join a dedicated and award-winning team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for the residents. The successful candidate will have relevant catering qualifications, experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary services. Main duties of the job As a Chef de Partie, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Your responsibilities will include preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, participating in meetings to discuss catering functions and address special dietary requirements, and supporting cost-effective stock control systems. About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' through the exceptional care and experience they offer across their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes. Date posted 20 September 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.50 to £15 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1157346451 Job locations Avery Healthcare Ascot Grange Care Home, Bagshot Road, Sunninghill SL5 9PR Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 5 out of 7 days alternative weekends At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Chef de Partie. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Other responsibilities will include: Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 5 out of 7 days alternative weekends At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Chef de Partie. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Other responsibilities will include: Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place. Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a minimum of 1-year catering experience. You should also demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a minimum of 1-year catering experience. You should also demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. 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. Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Address Avery Healthcare Ascot Grange Care Home, Bagshot Road, Sunninghill SL5 9PR Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)