About this role
Job summary
The Relief Chef de Partie will play an important role within Jewish Cares Catering & Hospitality team, supporting the delivery of high-quality catering services across our care homes and community centres. Working on a relief basis, the postholder will provide cover for staff absence and operational requirements, helping to ensure consistent food quality, excellent customer service and safe kitchen operations. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation and production, maintaining food hygiene and health and safety standards, contributing to menu planning and presentation, and ensuring meals meet residents dietary, cultural and religious requirements.
You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, support colleagues and contribute to efficient kitchen operations, including effective stock and waste management. A relevant professional chef qualification, food hygiene qualification and proven experience in a professional kitchen are essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and motivated Relief Chef de Partie to join our Catering & Hospitality team at Otto Schiff in Golders Green. This is a flexible, bank role offering the opportunity to support our kitchen team on an as-and-when-required basis, helping deliver high-quality meals and an excellent dining experience for residents. You will oversee food preparation and production, contribute to menu planning and presentation, maintain food hygiene and safety standards, and ensure meals meet individual dietary needs and cultural and religious requirements. You will work closely with senior kitchen colleagues and help maintain an efficient, well-organised kitchen. A relevant chef qualification, Level 2 food hygiene qualification and professional kitchen experience are essential.
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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
Friern Barnet
N11 3ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)