Commis Chef

Royal Agricultural University; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is seeking a Commis Chef to join our Catering team. You will assist senior chefs in preparing and serving high quality meals for students, staff, visitors and university events.

We welcome applicants new to catering or with some kitchen experience. You’ll gain practical skills in food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations while working on a rota and lifting stock up to 25 kg.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for cooking and willingness to learn.
• Basic food safety awareness and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and follow senior chefs' guidance.
• Flexibility to work on a rota and lift items up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and cooking.
• Assist in presenting and serving meals for students, staff, visitors and events.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Collaborate effectively with the catering team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Food safety awareness

Cooking enthusiasm

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: £23,132 per annum

Contract: 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 Royal Agricultural University is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to join our friendly Catering team. You will work alongside our 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.

We 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 we 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: 27 September 2026

Interviews: 7 October 2026

The Royal Agricultural 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.

Come and join our team and help us create great food and great experiences at the Royal Agricultural University