Chef de Partie

Rangeford Villages develops and operates integrated retirement communities for people aged over 60. We create exciting, innovative and contemporary villages for owners to live life to the full, with a wide range of leisure activities, services, support and care. We promote well-being whilst helping owners maintain an active and independent lifestyle.

Strawberry Fields is set among beautifully landscaped gardens near Stapleford in Greater Cambridge. Strawberry Fields is newest village in the Rangeford portfolio and will provide an exciting and dynamic environment for our owners who will have access to a multitude of facilities including a restaurant, bar, spa and swimming pool.

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, serving fantastic food and drink with an emphasis on warm, friendly & fun service. We are looking for team members to join our brand new restaurant.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Chef de Partie

Job Description

To prepare and cook food quickly and efficiently and support the running of the kitchen with the aim of delivering quality food and service to our guests and owners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£14.00)
• Company pension
• Access to the Rangeford Benefits Hub
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to a virtual GP
• Discounted food and beverage on or off duty

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present food to the Head Chefs requirements
• To compile the list of complete daily tasks, place tasks for the section to the required standard within the given time.
• To complete all storage, stock rotation and cleaning tasks for the section to the required standard within the given time.
• Keep kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times by completing various regular cleaning duties
• To accurately and calmly give instruction to junior members of staff during service and assist if necessary in the completion of these instructions.
• Work safely around kitchen equipment
• Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions

Skills and Experience:

• Willingness to learn and develop
• Be a team player
• Have a genuine interest in fresh food
• Proof of right to work in UK
• Attention to detail

Training will be provided

Qualifications:

• Appropriate food qualification desirable but not necessary

Hours and any other restrictions:

This is a full time role 40 hours per week and will be on a rota basis 5 days out of 7 and will include weekend work, with occasional evenings

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills or duties

Rangeford Villages is committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to meet the needs of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. We embrace diversity and inclusion as a source of strength and innovation