Weekend Chef De Partie

Overview

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 delivering 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 works 16 hours per week excluding breaks: Saturday 8am‑4:30pm (8hrs) and Sunday 7:30am‑5pm (9hrs).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation.
• Ensure residents’ liberty, dignity and safety are maintained.
• Monitor and record all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices in line with organisational policies and current legislation.
• Oversee all food production to the agreed standard.
• Develop innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that optimize the cooking process.
• Review and execute the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements.
• Meet special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrate awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

Qualifications

• 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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