Commis Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in East Horsley is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare modern and stylish dishes using seasonal ingredients and assist with various kitchen tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, serving meals to residents, and ordering supplies. Candidates should have an energetic and proactive attitude, strong team skills, and be willing to enroll in an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking. Full-time hours with weekend work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or willing to enrol in NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow a 4-week rota developed by the head chef.
• Assist with the quarterly review of menus.
• Prepare, cook and present meals attractively.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Serve food to residents during meals.
• Order catering supplies and manage budgets.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Energetic, passionate attitude

Good communication skills

Effective management and leadership skills

Ability to work well within a team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Rivermede Court, based in Egham, Surrey, is an 80‑bedded residential care home that offers luxurious surroundings and a high‑quality dining experience to residents, guests and visitors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working under the mentorship of the Head Chef. The role involves preparing modern, stylish dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and assisting with all aspects of menu execution and service.

Pay & Benefits

£14.82 per hour plus company benefits. Full‑time hours include weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Follow a 4‑week rota developed by the head chef.
• Assist with the quarterly review of menus, in line with seasonal changes.
• Prepare, cook and present meals attractively, primarily home‑cooked with minimal convenience foods, including home‑baked biscuits and cakes provided daily.
• Provide modified meals and snacks in line with operational procedures.
• Serve breakfast to residents in line with their requests.
• Serve food to residents during lunch and supper times, ensuring a rotation of catering staff between the communities of the care facility.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the main and satellite kitchens.
• Order catering supplies through nominated suppliers, managing budgets accordingly.
• Learn how to prepare food and ensure that stock levels are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times.

Person Specification

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.
• Effective management and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills with an open and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Qualifications

Enrolled or willing to enrol in an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.