We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Hospitality Team to work across various resources in Northwest London on a relief basis. We are looking for a Relief Chef de Partie to assist our Sous Chef in managing all catering functions and the delivery of Hotel Services within Jewish Care’s 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 is a relief position however the majority of the work will be between the hours of 7am – 7pm as we typically have either 8 hour shifts 7am – 2pm or 11am – 7pm. However, sometimes you will be required to work Friday Night Dinners and Sunday Evenings.
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 and meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.
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.
About Us
We are a leading health and social care charity for the Jewish community in London and the South-East. Although we care for a specific community, our employees come from all faiths, backgrounds and nationalities. It also means they’re valued and supported in just the same way we value the people we care for - at Jewish Care, love is at the heart of all we do.
Our campuses offer unique services including care and nursing homes, Retirement Living apartments and community centres.
We provide care that is Jewish at heart for older people. And we support their family members every step of the way. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people.
Our Purpose
We want to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by providing excellent social care that enhances their well-being and helps them to stay connected to their community.
We’re also committed to inspiring our employees, developing their careers and creating an environment where they love every day.
Why Us
Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture.
Our values are:
At Jewish Care, we are committed to ensuring all our staff feel valued and included.
We have a number of staff networks aimed to promote equality, diversity and inclusion – these include our REACH (race, ethnicity and cultural heritage) network and our LGBTQ+ network for staff and service users. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and in a recent survey, 95% of staff surveyed felt Jewish Care embraced diversity and inclusion.
Why Jewish Care?
We offer excellent benefits to reward you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment. Competitive rates of pay are reviewed annually.
A wide range of benefits, rewards, and well-being support through our Jewish Care Benefits platform. These include:
● A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
● 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
● Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
● Our Wellbeing Hub contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more
● 4% employer pension contribution
● Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system
● Free DBS checks and uniforms for our Care Home Workers
● Free DBS check where the role is required.
Fair Pay
We are happy to announce that Jewish Care now pays all members of staff the current London Living Wage.
We care about our employees as much as the people we support, which is why we pay all our staff a minimum of £11.95 per hour. So, whether you’re a carer, a bus driver, an administrator or a finance operative, you can rest assured you’ll be rewarded fairly for what you do.