Overview
As a Commis Chef at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting 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. You will be part of a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Main duties
Your primary role as a Commis Chef will be to support all chefs in managing and delivering all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. You will participate 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. You will also be responsible for preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes, as well as preparing special diet meals as needed.
About the role
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
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
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.
Details
Salary: £13.15 an hour; Pay scheme: Other; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time; Date posted: 15 August 2025; Location: Avery Healthcare, Kettering, NN16 9JB.
Reference number: 1362632030
Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kettering, NN16 9JB
Employer details: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd., Avery Healthcare, Kettering, NN16 9JB. Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/
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