Overview
Job summary
This role as a Commis Chef at Avery Healthcare in Epsom offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and caring environment, assisting the Chef de Partie in preparing and delivering high-quality meals for the residents. The successful candidate will have a catering qualification and at least 1 year of experience, demonstrating compassion and commitment to providing excellent culinary services.
Responsibilities
* As a Commis Chef, assist the Chef de Partie in food preparation and basic cooking tasks, working in different areas of the kitchen.
* Support all chefs in managing and delivering catering services, ensuring resident choice, dignity, and safety.
* Prepare nutritious meals and beverages to a high standard, as well as special diet meals as needed.
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 are one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." We offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for employees.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £14.05 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1380140096
Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Epsom, KT18 5XA
Additional requirements
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.
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