Commis Chef

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Commis Chef to support the Chef de Partie. You will prepare food and perform basic cooking tasks while ensuring high standards of nutritional food and meeting special dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of catering experience, a relevant culinary qualification, and a passion for delivering excellent culinary services. Join our award-winning team and make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to employee well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year catering experience required.
• Hold a catering qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food.
• Deliver all catering services, ensuring resident satisfaction.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. They are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their award‑winning team as a Commis Chef, where you will have the opportunity to support the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks, while also contributing to the overall catering services across the home.

Main duties of the job

As a Commis Chef, your primary responsibilities will include assisting the Chef de Partie, managing and delivering all catering services, participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments, preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, and catering for special dietary requirements. You will work in different areas of the kitchen on a six‑month rotation programme, gaining valuable experience and development opportunities.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating meaningful lives together, offering exceptional care and support to both residents and their dedicated team members. With a growing network of over 100 homes, Avery provides a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Commis Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, we’ll love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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 UK’s 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 Requirements

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.

Person Specification

• To be successful in this role, you must hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should also have a minimum of 1‑year catering experience and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high‑quality culinary services to residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.