Commis Chef

AD WARRIOR; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to join their catering team in Cirencester. You will work alongside senior chefs to prepare and serve high quality food for students, staff, visitors and University events.

This is a great opportunity to start a catering career, gaining experience in food preparation, cooking, presentation, and food safety. You will work a 35-hour week on a rota, with a supportive team in a welcoming university environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about cooking with a willingness to learn.
• Works well as part of a team and maintains high standards.
• Culinary qualification or kitchen experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior chefs to prepare and serve high quality food for students, staff, visitors and University events.
• Gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards and flexibility within a 35-hour rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Commis Chef

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: £22,768 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota

Are you passionate about food and keen to develop your skills in a professional kitchen?

The University is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to join their friendly Catering team. You will work alongside their senior chefs to prepare and serve high quality food for students, staff, visitors and University events.

This is a great opportunity for someone starting their catering career or looking to build on existing kitchen experience. You will gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations.

They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about cooking, works well as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards. A culinary qualification or kitchen experience would be an advantage, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are equally important.

You will need to work flexibly as part of a rota and be able to lift stock items weighing up to twenty-five kilograms.

What they offer

A welcoming university environment, the opportunity to develop your culinary skills and the chance to become part of a supportive and hardworking catering team.

Closing date: 7 September 2026
Interviews: 21 September 2026

The University is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented within the University at this level.