Chef de Partie

* Chef de Partie**Chef de Partie**Location: Braintree Position: Chef de Partie Salary Details: Not Specified About The Role ******* highly competitive rates of pay** *** instant access to your wages. No need to wait for payday!** *** exclusive employee discounts incl. retail and leisure savings * excellent career development incl. formal training * free parking * well-supported environment ******* 45 Hours 10.00 per hour. The Hawthorns **Braintree** are currently recruiting for a passionate, dedicated and creative team player to join us as Chef de Partie. As Chef de Partie you will work in support of our Hotel Services team through the preparation, seasoning and creation of food for residents and visitors; additionally, you will need to be prepared to cater for special functions. Our aim is to offer a variety of food which is nutritious seasonal, thoughtful and nourishing. Good quality food with inspirational cuisine can be both a treat and healthy, so no residents will have to feel guilty or left out when enjoying our food offering. For this position it is essential that you have culinary experience, preferably in a hospitality environment, accompanied by a relevant catering qualification and, as a minimum, the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. **The key responsibilities of our Chef de Parties, include:*** Reviewing menus and daily logs to determine the type and quantities of meats, vegetables, salads, and/or soups and desserts to be prepared.* Prepare all food following company menus and recipes, including residents special dietary requirements and company portion control standards.* Follow safe food handling procedures.* Work as a team member with other food service staff to ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area and meal service.* Serve food attractively and punctually.* Oversee preparation and set up of serving trolleys.* Follow correct procedures for covering, labelling, dating and storing food in a timely manner.* Clean up all meal preparation and service areas including but not limited to, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors. Follow the cleaning schedule for specific cleaning assignments.* Maintain a focus on customer satisfaction and resolve any food complaints as required.* Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.*Please note that as part of the application and employment process you shall be asked to confirm your COVID-19 vaccination status, including if required, your agreement to be vaccinated if not yet administered, your agreement to ongoing vaccinations throughout the duration of your employment as well as confirming your agreement to regular COVID-19 testing. This information is required to ensure the safety and well-being of all our residents and staff, and shall be held in the strictest of confidence.*About You Not Specified About The Company Hawthorns Retirement provides a unique concept of luxury, apartment-style retirement communities set within a purpose-built facility. The Hawthorns first launched in the UK in 1985 in Clevedon, Somerset. This was followed by The Hawthorns in Eastbourne in 1999, The Hawthorns in Braintree, Essex in 2009. With all three award-winning UK retirement villages.In 2015, The Hawthorns, Aldridge located in the West Midlands was added, building upon the values and quality of service already established, but with the extended level of service to include care and support based upon resident needs. Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), greater peace of mind is now provided.Launched in March 2018 at Northampton The Hawthorns Northampton is the latest edition to the Hawthorns portfolio and is leading the development of our retirement concept into the 21st century. This retirement community will take The Hawthorns to new levels of luxury retirement living and is proving to be a very popular choice for people across in their retirement years across Northamptonshire.Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential.