Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, as a Chef de Partie, you will work flexible shifts to suit business needs, impacting residents’ lives positively by supporting a team that provides high-quality culinary services. This role requires assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, preparing nutritional food, supporting stock control systems, and developing menus. You’ll join a supportive environment encouraging growth and development, valuing respect and compassion. The role also involves understanding and addressing residents’ dietary needs. Candidates should have relevant catering qualifications, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and a minimum of one year of catering experience, showcasing adaptability and dedication to high-quality service.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, fostering an enriching, supportive environment for residents and staff. With over 100 homes, they emphasize creating meaningful experiences and respect, compassion, and high-quality care. Employees at Avery Healthcare are valued and empowered to make a positive impact every day, experiencing a culture of support and development. They believe in enriching the later years of life as much as any other, driven by their vision of ‘creating meaningful lives together,’ making it a preferred choice for many.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift details: 8.5 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, flexibility required to suit business needs
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
At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes but a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of “creating meaningful lives together,” we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
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