Full job description

Location: Burgess Hill

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £17.50 per hour

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at a care home in Burgess Hill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and appetising meals and enjoys making a real difference to residents' daily lives.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will work alongside the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that food is prepared, cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Following menus and recipes while catering for individual dietary requirements.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Ensuring food is stored and prepared safely in line with current regulations.
• Supporting with stock control and minimising food waste.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Helping to create a warm and enjoyable mealtime experience for residents.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Has a genuine passion for cooking and quality food.
• Understands the importance of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Has excellent food hygiene standards.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• Is caring, patient and respectful towards residents.
• Works well as part of a team and has a positive attitude.

Care home experience is desirable but not essential, as full support will be provided to the right candidate.