About this role
Job summary The Chef de Partie plays an important role within Jewish Cares Catering & Hospitality team, helping to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and culturally appropriate meals for residents, tenants, visitors, and community members. Working as part of a professional kitchen team, the postholder will be responsible for managing a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a consistently high standard. The role supports the delivery of exceptional dining experiences while maintaining compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations. This position is ideal for a skilled and passionate chef who takes pride in creating meals that contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of older people and the wider Jewish Care community.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Catering & Hospitality team. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, managing stock within your section, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will help ensure all meals meet nutritional, dietary, and cultural requirements while delivering an outstanding dining experience. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a professional kitchen, strong knowledge of food safety practices, and a passion for delivering excellent food and customer service.
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 around 12,000 people through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, housing with care, community support, mental health services, and wellbeing programmes. Our Catering & Hospitality teams are central to creating warm, welcoming environments where high-quality food enhances wellbeing, social connection, and quality of life. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding services and helping people live meaningful and fulfilling 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.
This post will be working 5 out 7 days with a minimum expectation of 1 in 3 weekends and occasionally working late evenings to 10.30pm for special events. Typical shifts are 8am to 4pm or 10am to 6.30pm. You will be working an average of 37.5 hours per week.
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
Ilford
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)