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Location: Bedford Wooton Vale
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
* Work every weekend, with your other two working days flexible in the rota each week.
* Enjoy early finishes; typically out by around 2:00 PM, giving you 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.
What Youll 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 Were 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 dont worry if you dont 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
* 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 are integrity, customer focus, pride, and collaboration. 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.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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