Chef de Partie (Part Time)

Permanent

2 parttime roles available ()

4 days per week with overtime available

We are currently looking for two parttime Chef De Parties to help deliver an inhouse catering service and provide a continuous service with no disruptions. This role is parttime and you will be working closely with our Head Chef. The 24 hours will be split over 4 days on a rota based system with every weekend required.

There is the option of picking up regular overtime at other sites located around the Bedford area.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is adaptable to different situations. A highly motivated character able to show selfdiscipline in the way they work and who has high standards when it comes to cleanliness and food quality.

Our work in Retirement Living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over55s can live in desirable social independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if its needed.

This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate Retirement Living team. A team that you could be part of.

What you will be doing:

• Running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the staff to provide a consistent service to the residents.

• Support other kitchen staff with training and development in collaboration with the Head Chef.

• Support the Head Chef to develop a catering service to meet the residents expectations including creating menus considering dietary requirements and providing healthy varied meals.

• Ensure all kitchen equipment is checked and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations policies and procedures.

• Ensure that due diligence in Hygiene and Food Safety is maintained at all times.

Wed love to meet someone with:

• Experience of sourcing and purchasing cost effective catering supplies

• Good working knowledge of Food Safety legislation and health and safety procedures.

• Good working knowledge of current food trends and special dietary requirements taking into account seasonal variations cultural preferences and any special dietary requirements.

• Knowledge of handling and operation of catering equipment.

• Experience of working in a similar environment ensuring that residents receive a healthy and varied choice of meals.

• Experience of events and functions catering.

• Appropriate food hygiene certificate

Amongst what we offer you is:

• A competitive salary of up to 27300 per annum (pro rata)

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

• A generous contributory pension scheme

• Private health care

• Free life assurance

• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.

Closing date: 23rd May 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

INDHIGH

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc which is committed to providing its customers with high quality value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes for rent sheltered residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities to improve opportunities independence and quality of life for our residents and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes to enable us to build new homes and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19500 homes and over 500 staff.