Commis Chef

Impact Food Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discount at retailers

Professional development

Culinary training

Incentives & vouchers

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Commis Chef for Danes Hill School in Leatherhead. You will assist in preparing fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools, focusing on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet student and staff expectations.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm, 34.4 weeks per year (term-time). Pay is £20,880 per annum with opportunities for development, training, and staff discounts within a professional school catering team.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a professional or high-volume environment.
• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and functions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements.
• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.
• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals.

Skills

Catering experience

Food presentation

Dietary knowledge

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

About the role

Job Title: Commis Chef

School Location: Danes Hill School , Leatherhead, KT22 0JG

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm (37.5hours per week)

Working Weeks: 34.4weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details: £20,880 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Commis Chef, you’ll assist in preparingfresh, seasonal meals for ourindependent schools. You’ll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff.

This role is assisting with the preparation of food for the site and will involve working at volume, preparing salad counters, assisting the head chef and supporting where required.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients


• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements


• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions


• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards


• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills & experience:

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment


• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail


• Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions


• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices


• Team player with strong organisational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Opportunities for professional development and culinary training


• Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools


• Receive a free meal on shift.


• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.


• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.


• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A kitchen visit, trade test and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

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