Mobile Commis Chef - Poole, Dorset

Colten Care; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions

Real career progression

Overtime opportunities

Choice of hot or cold meals

Job summary

Colten Care in Poole is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to join our home kitchen team. You will assist the Head Chef with preparing a range of home‑made meals from local ingredients, ensuring tasty, nutritionally balanced dishes for residents.

This role is 42 hours per week with shifts finishing at 6:30pm and paid breaks. Uniform provided, strong induction and training, and clear opportunities for career progression within our award‑winning, family‑owned care group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Cookery is desirable.
• You will be a team player with a genuine passion for resident dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef to prepare a variety of home‑made meals using local ingredients.
• Provide tasty, nutritionally balanced meals across mealtimes.
• Work with staff to cater for dietary needs and special events.
• Support the kitchen team and assist with training of new starters.
• Ensure a safe, hygienic working environment following Health and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Shifts finish at 6:30pm and paid breaks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Resident focus

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ2 Catering

Job description

Salary: From £14.42 up to £15.92 per hour

Working Hours: **42 hours per week, flexible working pattern required (includes paid breaks)**

Location: Poole, Dorset

Site: Canford Chase

Closing Date: 05/11/2026

From £14.42 up to £15.92 per hour

**42 hours per week, flexible working pattern required (includes paid breaks)**

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

We’re searching for an experienced, passionate and well-rounded Commis Chef to join our team based at our homes in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

Main Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Chef to prepare a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes from local fresh produce

Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes

Work closely with staff to support catering for specific dietary needs and special events.

Provide team support, assisting with the training and development of new starters and covering the Kitchen Assistant when required

Ensure a safe, hygienic working environment by following Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.

Shifts finish at 6:30pm

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Annual pay review

That’s not all! – Our shifts finish at 6:30pm so if you’re looking for a better work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you’ll support the Head Chef and Kitchen team in preparing meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients. Working closely with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds. As a Commis Chef, you’ll follow guidance from the Head Chef, developing your skills while ensuring high standards are maintained and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

About You

You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. You’ll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.

You’ll take pride in understanding our residents’ needs and assisting them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.

City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Cookery is desirable and you will have previous experience in a similar role.

Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hours

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits:

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support

Real career progression opportunities

Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.

Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty