Commis Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home group in Egham is seeking a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team. You will work under the head chef to provide high-quality meals and dining experiences for residents. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 2 enrolled or willing to do so, kitchen experience, and strong teamwork skills. This role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and company benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Training and workshops

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Enrolled or willing to enroll in NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Demonstrated compassionate nature towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Follow a 4-week rota developed by the head chef.
• Assist with the quarterly review of menus.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals attractively.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cookery skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

CommisChef

£14.82 per hour plus company benefits Full Time Hours - Includes weekend working A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Rivermede Court, based in Egham, Surrey, is an 80 bedded residential care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team, working under the mentorship of the Head Chef who will offer training and support to enhance your catering career.

Working alongside our head chef and the kitchen team, you will provide a high quality catering and dining experience to all our residents, guests and visitors.

We are looking for someone who has enrolled on a NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cookingor will be willing to do so. You will need to have gained experience in a kitchen environment and can demonstrate some key cookery skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to attend food preparation workshops to support your training.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, a hard worker and can demonstrate a compassionate nature to our residents.

Main Responsibilities

1. Follow a 4-week Rota, developed by the head chef.
2. Assist with the quarterly review of menus, in line with seasonal changes.
3. Prepare, cook and present meals attractively. The majority of the menu will be home cooked with minimal use of convenience foods. This will include home baked biscuits and cakes provided daily.
4. Modified meals and snacks will be provided in line with operational procedures.
5. Provide a breakfast service to our residents in line with their requests.
6. Serve food to residents in dining areas at lunch and supper times ensuring a rotation of catering staff between communities of the care facility.
7. Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the main and satellite kitchens.
8. Understand how to order all catering supplies through nominated suppliers, managing budgets accordingly.
9. Learn how to prepare food.
10. Ensure that stock levels within the catering department are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times.

Person Specification

1. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
2. Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
3. Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
4. Effective management and leadership skills
5. Good communication skills with open and collaborative working
6. The ability to work well within the team