Commis Chef

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sittingbourne seeks a Commis Chef. This role involves assisting in food preparation, delivering high-quality culinary services, and addressing dietary needs of residents. Ideal candidates will hold catering qualifications and have a passion for providing exceptional service. Join a supportive environment dedicated to enriching the lives of both residents and employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience required.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and cooking tasks.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to high standards as directed.
• Support catering services while ensuring dignity and safety.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Catering Skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. As a Commis Chef, you will be part of a supportive and inspiring environment where your compassion and dedication can make a real difference in the lives of the residents.

Responsibilities

As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be 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. You will be responsible for supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. You will also participate 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.

• 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. This must include 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\'re not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we\'re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we\'re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our 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. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Additional Details

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.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Disclosures & Checks

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.