Commis Chef

Richmond Villages; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury retirement community in Witney is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. This role emphasizes culinary skill and work-life balance, with no late shifts. As part of the team, you will cater to residents and visitors, preparing high-quality meals while maintaining strict hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality kitchens and a strong understanding of dietary needs. Join us to make a meaningful impact through delicious food in a serene environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal for shifts over 8 hours

DBS Check and Uniform covered by Bupa

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, quality kitchens.
• Understanding of HACCP framework in healthcare.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Catering to residents and visitors across the village.
• Preparing food to high-quality standards.
• Delivering consistent front of house services.

Skills

Catering for special dietary requirements

Cooking skills

Health and safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Commis Chef
Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, OX28 5DG
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Bank
Shifts: Bank - Between 8am & 8pm

We make health happen. Richmond Village Witney is looking to appoint a Commis Chef to join their team. The role of Commis Chef in this luxury retirement village is a unique blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With no late nights or split shifts, you will enjoy a harmonious work-life rhythm while showcasing your talents across a variety of dining settings, from the intimate care home to the bustling restaurant. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on residents\' lives through the universal language of delicious food, all within the comfort of a refined and serene environment.

Passionate about food, you bring experience working in a variety of high-volume, multi-service, and quality kitchens. With expertise in diverse cuisines and cooking techniques, you possess a comprehensive understanding of the catering and hospitality industry, including Care Homes, hotels, conference centres, high-quality pubs, and restaurants, as well as outside catering. Working in such a refined and serene environment, you\'ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents across various dining settings, from intimate care home meals to bustling restaurant and clubhouse events.

Are you considering applying for this position, or do you know someone who might be interested?

Responsibilities

• Catering to residents, visitors and the public across the village
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations against a set menu to a consistent and high quality standard
• Deliver front of house services to customers ensuring consistent standards
• Work within the extensive HACCP framework tailored to a Health Care Environment
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working area
• Respond to residents and customers dietary needs and personal preferences

Qualifications

You are adept at catering for customers with special dietary requirements and have a solid understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally supported by an NVQ level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH certification and demonstrable cooking skills.

Open to new ideas, you\'ll have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service. You\'ll enjoy working with others, working together to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we\'ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal (minimum 8-hour shift)
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That\'s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We\'ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Witney Village