Commis Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Egham, Surrey, is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. This full-time role involves preparing home-cooked meals and serving residents in a prestigious care home. The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience and is encouraged to pursue NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking. Competitive pay of £14.82 per hour plus benefits. Weekend work is included.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or willing to complete NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate key cookery skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow a 4-week Rota developed by the head chef.
• Assist with quarterly menu reviews.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals attractively.
• Provide breakfast service and serve meals to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchens.
• Order catering supplies and manage budgets.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Energetic and proactive attitude

Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations

Effective management and leadership skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work well within a team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team, working under the mentorship of the Head Chef who will offer training and support to enhance your catering career.

Working alongside our head chef and the kitchen team, you will provide a high quality catering and dining experience to all our residents, guests and visitors.

We are looking for someone who has enrolled on a NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or will be willing to do so. You will need to have gained experience in a kitchen environment and can demonstrate some key cookery skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to attend food preparation workshops to support your training.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, a hard worker and can demonstrate a compassionate nature to our residents.

Main Responsibilities

1. Follow a 4-week Rota, developed by the head chef.
2. Assist with the quarterly review of menus, in line with seasonal changes.
3. Prepare, cook and present meals attractively. The majority of the menu will be home cooked with minimal use of convenience foods. This will include home baked biscuits and cakes provided daily.
4. Modified meals and snacks will be provided in line with operational procedures.
5. Provide a breakfast service to our residents in line with their requests.
6. Serve food to residents in dining areas at lunch and supper times ensuring a rotation of catering staff between communities of the care facility.
7. Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the main and satellite kitchens.
8. Understand how to order all catering supplies through nominated suppliers, managing budgets accordingly.
9. Learn how to prepare food.
10. Ensure that stock levels within the catering department are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times.

Key Skills and Qualifications

1. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
2. Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
3. Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
4. Effective management and leadership skills
5. Good communication skills with open and collaborative working
6. The ability to work well within the team

£14.82 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Includes weekend working

Rivermede Court, based in Egham, Surrey, is an 80 bedded residential care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.