Commis Chef: School Kitchen & Events Expert

THE KYNGE'S COLLEGE OF OUR LADYE OF ETON BESYDE WINDESORE; Windsor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Discounted meals

Employee assistance programme

Healthcare access

Job summary

Eton College is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing, cooking and serving food for pupils and staff, including hospitality and events. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service within a busy college environment.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week across 6 days, with term-time-only scheduling and training or deep-cleaning sessions outside term. Recruitment email: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment.
• A Food Preparation and Cookery NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• A Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
• A genuine interest and passion for good food.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality.
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food as delegated by the senior chefs, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, preparation and presentation.
• Support the delivery of core catering services, hospitality events and other catering requirements in allocated kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures, including temperature monitoring, food labelling, allergen management, cleaning schedules and due diligence records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working areas at all times, ensuring equipment and workspaces meet required standards.
• Monitor stock levels, ensure stock is correctly stored and rotated, and assist in reducing food waste.
• Identify and report equipment defects, hazards or maintenance issues to the senior chef on duty, or catering management in absence of senior chef on duty and take appropriate action to make areas safe where possible.
• Undertake training and development activities relevant to the role and continuously develop culinary skills and knowledge.
• Contribute positively to the team environment and maintain professional and effective working relationships with colleagues across the department.
• Assist with occasional duties outside of normal routine activities, including kitchen portering, stores work and receiving deliveries when required.
• Assist with special functions and events, including those taking place outside normal working hours where required.
• Support the planning and successful delivery of major College catering events, including St Andrew's Day, the Fourth of June, and Leavers' Sunday.
• To undertake any reasonable request from senior chefs and management team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

NVQ Level 2

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cookery

Job description

Eton College is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing, cooking and serving food for pupils and staff, including hospitality and events. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service within a busy college environment.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week across 6 days, with term-time-only scheduling and training or deep-cleaning sessions outside term. Recruitment email: [e-mail].