Commis Chef

NHS; Cobham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of luxury elderly care homes is seeking a Commis Chef to assist the Chef de Partie in food preparation and basic cooking tasks. The role involves working in various kitchen areas and ensuring high standards in meal preparation while supporting the culinary team's operations. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, have a compassionate approach, and demonstrate flexibility in responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience.
• Adaptive and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and basic cooking tasks.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard as directed by the Chefs.
• Support all chefs in managing and delivering catering services.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Compassionate service delivery

Flexibility

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. As a Commis Chef, you will be part of a supportive and inspiring environment where you can grow and develop your skills, making a positive impact on the lives of residents every day.

Main duties

As a Commis Chef, your primary role is to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme. Other responsibilities include supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained, and preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard.

Responsibilities (detailed)

• Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
• Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements, including knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
• Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional information

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job specifics

Date posted: 21 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.50 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1404371435

Job location: Avery Healthcare, Portsmouth Road, GU26 6TJ

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.