Chef de Partie

About the role

As a Chef de Partie at Ascot Grange Care Home, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering a high‑quality, nutritionally balanced culinary service for residents. You will work in a caring environment where your compassion and dedication directly enhance residents' wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen team to provide comprehensive, high‑standard meals.
• Participate in meetings with residents and department heads to discuss catering needs and special dietary requirements.
• Prepare nutritious food and beverages to the standards set by the Head Chef.
• Maintain cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste.
• Collaborate on menu development and regular review to ensure variety and nutritional balance.

Required profile

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high‑quality culinary service for residents.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Required skills

• Food hygiene
• Stock control