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NHS Jobs; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Commis Chef to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing meals and maintaining high culinary standards across the home. You will rotate through kitchen stations, including vegetables, fish, and meat, and contribute to a supportive catering environment.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ (or equivalent), plus a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and have at least 1 year of catering experience. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support all chefs to manage and deliver catering services across the home.
• Participate in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and dietary needs.
• Prepare nutritional meals to a high standard and in line with mealtimes.
• Prepare special diet meals as directed by the Chefs.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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’re 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.

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 UKs 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.

REQUIREMENTS & NOTES

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.