Chef De Partie

Overview

Job Title: Chef De Partie

Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, Oxford, OX28 5DG

Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week

Shifts: 5 days from 7:00 pm to between 7:30–8:30 pm. No split shifts

Salary: £33,111 per annum & Excellent Benefits

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 starter bonus (paid in the next available pay run after four weeks of service; tax and NI deductions apply). Ts & Cs Apply

We make health happen. Richmond Villages Witney provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives.

At Richmond Villages Witney, we're redefining retirement living with exceptional care and dining experiences. As Chef de Partie
, you'll play a vital role in creating delicious, nutritious meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents. This isn’t just cooking—it's about making every meal a moment to remember.

• Craft high-quality dishes for residents, restaurant guests, and special events.
• Cater to diverse dietary needs with creativity and care.
• Maintain top standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive kitchen team.

You'll help us make health happen by

• Catering to residents across the Village (care home, serviced suites, Restaurant/Spa guests, meals to be taken to apartments, or other events).
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
• Be aware of residents', wellness spa clients', and villagers' dietary needs and respond to comments and requests regarding the menu.
• Be involved in preparation and serving of meals on the hotplate as required.
• Ensure all food is used within the prescribed period, with attention to high-risk perishable goods.
• Ensure a welcoming, safe and compliant dining environment for residents.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working area.

Passionate about food with experience in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements. Understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally with an NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or equivalent. Open to new ideas with an innovative yet organized approach to cooking, able to stay calm during busy service. Enjoy working with others to deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by a shared purpose—helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We value diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer; interviews/assessments may be offered to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria, with reasonable adjustments as needed.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Location: Richmond Witney Village