About this role
Job summary The Weekend Chef de Partie will play a key role within Jewish Cares Hospitality Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality catering services within our care homes and community services. Working as part of the kitchen team, the postholder will assist the Sous Chef in delivering excellent food services and hospitality experiences for residents, visitors, and colleagues. The role involves overseeing elements of food preparation and production, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard, maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards, and supporting the delivery of menus that reflect individual dietary, cultural, and nutritional needs. Working as part of a collaborative catering team, the postholder will help create enjoyable dining experiences that contribute to residents wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie who takes pride in their work and wants to make a meaningful difference through great food and hospitality.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Weekend Chef de Partie to join our Hospitality Team at Jewish Care. Working weekends, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services, preparing and presenting nutritious and appealing meals for residents and service users. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and wider catering team to maintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service while ensuring individual dietary and cultural requirements are met. This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to use their experience to make a positive difference through food, care, and hospitality.
About us Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services.
We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.
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.
Employer details Employer name Jewish Care
Address
Golders Green
NW11 9DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)