Chef De Partie

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.

Job description

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.

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About the employer

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.