Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Location: Wootton, Bedford

Salary: £17,708.10 (Actual annual salary- based on 24 hours per week)

Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 24 hours per week. 08:00 - 14:00 across 4 days to include Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy your passion for food with a better work-life balance, creative freedom, and real responsibility

Are you a talented chef looking for a role that lets you do what you love-without sacrificing your evenings? Join our team at Wootton as a Chef de Partie and enjoy more sociable working hours in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Why This Role Stands Out This isn't your typical chef job. As a Chef de Partie at Wootton, you'll:

• Work every weekend, with your other two working days flexibly rota' d each week.

• Enjoy early finishes-we're usually out by around 2:00 PM at Wootton, giving you your afternoons and evenings back.

• Have creative input into menu planning, helping shape a varied, seasonal, and resident-focused food offering.

• Opportunity to take on responsibility, running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef-including during holidays and days off. (This is a fantastic opportunity to step up and showcase your leadership potential)

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals to residents, guests, and visitors.

• Supporting the Catering Manager with kitchen operations, stock control, and budgeting.

• Leading the kitchen team when needed to ensure smooth, uninterrupted service.

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

• Engaging with residents to gather feedback and continuously improve our food offering.

• Having a say in menu development, with a focus on variety, dietary needs, and seasonal ingredients.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for food and delivering exceptional service.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of catering equipment and food safety legislation.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate would be great -but don't worry if you don't have one yet. We can provide the relevant training on your first day if required.

Desirable:

• NVQ in Kitchen Larder and Pastry (or equivalent) - showcasing your culinary technique.

• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - demonstrating your commitment to food safety.

• Experience in retirement living or extra care schemes.

• Event and function catering experience.

Employee Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Retail Discounts

• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Private Health Care

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous Pension Scheme

• Christmas Savings Club

Our Values We're proud of the work we do and the difference we make. Our values-integrity, customer focus, pride, and collaboration-guide everything we do. You'll be part of a team that values your contribution and helps you grow.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment!

All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.