Location
Golders Green

Hours
7 hours per day, 2 days per week (24 hours per week)

Salary
£15.00 per hour

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team as a Chef de Partie. You will assist the Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and delivering Hotel Services within Jewish Care’s Homes and Community Centres. You 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. Your duties will include maintaining food standards, meeting Health & Safety regulations, handling finances, and managing and developing a team through effective communication.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation while ensuring residents’ liberty, dignity, and safety are maintained. You will ensure all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation. You will oversee all food production to the agreed standard and develop innovative approaches towards dish presentation, menu planning, and procedures to optimise the cooking process. Regularly reviewing and executing the menu to reflect seasonal changes, market trends, and cultural requirements will also be part of your role. Additionally, you will meet the special dietary needs of residents and demonstrate awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

Experience
- Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations
- Experience of high standard food preparation

About you
- Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness
- Awareness of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu
- Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control
- Understanding of COSHH and CQC regulations

Qualifications
- City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification
- Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent