Commis Chef in Cirencester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is seeking a Commis Chef to join our Catering team. You will work with senior chefs to prepare and serve high quality meals for students, staff, visitors and university events.

This role is ideal for someone starting a catering career who wants hands-on experience across food preparation, cooking, presentation and food safety, and to be part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A culinary qualification or kitchen experience would be an advantage.
• Enthusiastic about cooking and able to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high quality food for students, staff, visitors and events.
• Work alongside senior chefs in a professional kitchen.
• Gain experience in food preparation, cooking, presentation and safety.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Commis Chef

Location : Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary : £22,768 per annum

Vacancy Type : Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota

Are you passionate about food and keen to develop your skills in a professional kitchen?

The Royal Agricultural University is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to join our friendly Catering team. You will work alongside our senior chefs to prepare and serve high quality food for students, staff, visitors and University events.

This is a great opportunity for someone starting their catering career or looking to build on existing kitchen experience. You will gain practical experience across food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about cooking, works well as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards. A culinary qualification or kitchen experience would be an advantage, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are equally important.

You will need to work flexibly as part of a rota and be able to lift stock items weighing up to twenty-five kilograms.

What we offer

A welcoming university environment, the opportunity to develop your culinary skills and the chance to become part of a supportive and hardworking catering team.

Closing date: 7 September 2026

Interviews: 21 September 2026

The Royal Agricultural University is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented within the University at this level.

Come and join our team and help us create great food and great experiences at the Royal Agricultural University.