About this role
Job summary 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 at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
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 c
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we aim to support those who care for our residents by celebrating and aiding our teams in their work. Joining us means positively impacting residents lives daily, and we nurture this dedication by providing a caring, supportive environment with ample opportunities for learning and growth. Our close-knit team thrives on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Commis Chef to join our award-winning team at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. The role involves assisting the Chef de Partie in various kitchen tasks and supporting all chefs to manage and deliver catering services. It includes participating in resident meetings to discuss and agree on catering functions and preparing high-standard nutritional food in line with agreed mealtimes. Special diet meals are also prepared as needed, ensuring dietary requirements and cultural preferences are respected. Performance in this role requires living our values of caring, being supportive, honesty, respect, and accountability, emphasizing a comprehensive commitment to high-quality culinary services.
About us At Avery, were more than just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other stage, and we dedicate ourselves to crafting meaningful experiences for both residents and our team. Our vision, "creating meaningful lives together," is at the heart of what we do as we proudly offer exceptional care across our expanding network of over 100 homes. We foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is a preferred choice for residents and team members alike, with a shared commitment to creating fulfilling lives and communities through exceptional care and professional growth opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
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, 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.at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Lichfield
WS13 6SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)