RELIEF CHEF DE PARTIE

About the role

We are seeking a Relief Chef de Partie to support our Sous Chef in managing and delivering all catering services across Jewish Care's Homes and Community Centres. This position involves overseeing one area of the kitchen and ensuring the effective delivery of food services and customer care to an excellent standard.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring resident’s 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
• Maintaining food standards and meeting special needs and dietary requirements of residents, demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations
• High standard food preparation skills
• 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

Benefits

• Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK
• We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia
• We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD