Commis Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire
£12.50 per hour
Permanent
Part-time

7 days ago

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. As a Commis Chef, you will be part of an award-winning team, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. The role offers opportunities for growth and development in a caring, supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care.Main duties of the jobAs 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 include supporting all chefs to manage and deliver catering services, participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions, preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, and preparing special diet meals as needed.About usAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. The organisation is committed to creating meaningful lives together, offering exceptional care and support to both residents and team members. Avery values compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality services, making it a preferred choice for both residents and employees.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.50 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number1369674531Job locationsAvery HealthcareStamfordPE9 2EUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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.

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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

To be successful in this role, you must hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should have a minimum of 1-year catering experience and demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

To be successful in this role, you must hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, as well as a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should have a minimum of 1-year catering experience and demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.

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