Commis Chef

NHS; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Edenbridge seeks a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and cater to residents' dietary needs. The role requires a catering qualification and at least 1 year of experience. You will support the culinary team while ensuring high standards of service and resident dignity. This is a full-time, permanent position offering £12.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and basic cooking tasks.
• Support chefs to deliver catering services ensuring resident dignity and safety.
• Discuss catering functions and special dietary needs with residents.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to high standards.
• Prepare special diet meals as required.

Skills

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Compassion for culinary services

Flexibility

Job description

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees. We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Commis Chef.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes. With a growing network of over 100 homes, we provide a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job details

• Role: Commis Chef
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Location: Aignan Way, TN8 5FA
• Pay: £12.80 per hour
• Reference number: 1415733958
• Posted: 31 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks across the kitchen areas (vegetables, fish, meat, sauces).
• Support all chefs to manage and deliver catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety.
• Participate in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and address special dietary needs or cultural preferences.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Prepare special diet meals as required.

Qualifications and skills

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high‑quality culinary services to residents.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Requirements and checks

• DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by the employer).
• 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.