Chef de Partie

To work under the direction of the Head Chef to ensure a high quality, customer focussed catering service is delivered to meet the needs of the organisation. To lead on the preparation and service of food on a day to day basis providing direction and guidance for catering assistants. Main duties of the job Service Delivery Preparing, cooking and presenting all food to the highest standard to meet the needs of hospice customers - patients, visitors, staff, volunteers - as well as for functions and fundraising events as requested. Contributing to and leading the effective day to day delivery of a service to the customer which meets hygiene, health and safety requirements and continuous improvement Assisting with food ordering, menu planning, stock control etc Ensuring all temperature monitoring is undertaken and recorded as appropriate with any anomalies dealt with accordingly. Ensuring all cleaning duties are carried out in accordance with the kitchen cleaning schedule and to an acceptable standard Undertaking the duties of the Head Cook in their absence Customer Care Help to ensure that all customers are satisfied with our service by being friendly and helpful at all times Provide a prompt and effective response to customer enquiries and complaints ensuring the Head Cook is informed. Help to ensure that all customers are appropriately catered for by being aware of the needs of those with medical or religious diets. Business Development To assist with the development of the service through positive participation in any new ideas and also putting forward your own ideas for improving and developing the service Team Development To act as a positive role model providing direction and guidance to Catering Assistants to ensure the service is delivered to the highest standard Work co-operatively with other members of the catering team, contributing to effective team working and a good team spirit and similarly across all departments. To comply with all relevant policies and procedures and taking part in training activities to support the development of yourself and the team The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in agreement with their line manager About us The Caring Kitchen is the commercial arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice, providing exceptional catering services to the community. From private gatherings to corporate events, you will be part of a purpose-driven team supporting a great cause and taking pride in delivering fresh, high-quality meals with outstanding presentation. You’ll be working alongside our Head Chef and Sous Chef in our commercial kitchen, contributing your skills to craft delicious dishes while upholding our high standards. Job responsibilities £12.81 (Hourly Rate) - 30 hours per week Plenty of overtime opportunities for those looking for additional hours and earnings Are you a passionate chef with a love for creating high-quality, freshly made food? Do you thrive in a professional yet friendly kitchen environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you About Us The Caring Kitchen is the commercial arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice, providing exceptional catering services to the community. From private gatherings to corporate events, you will be part of a purpose-driven team supporting a great cause and taking pride in delivering fresh, high-quality meals with outstanding presentation. You’ll be working alongside our Head Chef and Sous Chef in our commercial kitchen, contributing your skills to craft delicious dishes while upholding our high standards. What We’re Looking For: A talented chef with strong cooking skills and attention to detail A passion for producing high-quality food with excellent presentation Knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety regulations, and best kitchen practices Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines Requirements: A basic food hygiene certificate A City & Guilds 705 or NVQ qualification (or significant experience in role) Why Join Us? 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced sick pay and pension Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card Discounted staff meals on-site during working hours Paid expenses when travelling off-site Learning and development opportunities Annual pay reviews Working 5 over 7 days, majority weekdays with some evening and weekend working If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Greg Staric, Head Chef, on gstaric@pwh.org.uk or 01977 781474. Ready to bring your culinary skills to The Caring Kitchen? Apply now We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early. Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references. Person Specification EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Good communication skills including dealing with sensitive situations Experience of staff delegation Previous experience of working in a care sector KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of HACCP QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING Basic food hygiene Certificate City and Guilds 705 or NVQ (or a significant period of time undertaking a cook role) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Good interpersonal skills Team player who earns the support and trust of colleagues Commitment to delivering high quality, customer focused food service Flexible attitude and approach An approach that mirrors the values of support, professionalism, collaboration, creativity and confidence 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr