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Chef de Partie

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Gravesend, DA12 5ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£14.50

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

20 days left

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were...

At Avery Healthcare, we celebrate and support our staff in their efforts to care for residents. Our teams are crucial, and we offer growth opportunities in a nurturing environment. Joining as a Chef de Partie, you'll impact resident lives daily, contributing to their well-being by providing nutritional culinary services. You'll support the Head and Sous Chef, partake in resident meetings for catering needs, and manage cost-effective stock systems. Candidates should hold appropriate catering qualifications, have 1-year catering experience, and embody values of care, honesty, and respect.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef De Partie at Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents.

  • Taking part in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of residents.
  • Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef.
  • Supporting cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
  • Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop and review the menu on a regular basis.

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

  • Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
  • Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
  • Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to making the later years of life enriching for residents and staff. With over 100 homes, Avery offers exceptional care and an inspiring environment for its employees. The company fosters a supportive culture, valuing respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence. Avery believes in creating meaningful lives together, making it the preferred choice for residents and team members. Join Avery to see how the organisations vision and values make it a great place to work.

Qualifications

Essential: - Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Minimum of 1-year catering experience.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

17 September 2026

Last checked

17 September 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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