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 lovewithout 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 isnt your typical chef job. As a Chef de Partie at Wootton, youll: Work every weekend, with your other two working days flexibly rota d each week. Enjoy early finisheswere 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 Chefincluding during holidays and days off. (This is a fantastic opportunity to step up and showcase your leadership potential) 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 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 Were proud of the work we do and the difference we make. Our valuesintegrity, customer focus, pride, and collaborationguide everything we do. Youll 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.