About this role
Job summary The position of Commis Chef at Avery Healthcare's Rosebery Manor Care Home offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team. As a key member of the kitchen, you will be involved in various cooking tasks across different areas, working closely with the Chef de Partie and other chefs to ensure high-quality culinary services are delivered to residents. Avery Healthcare values the contributions of its employees and provides a nurturing environment for personal and professional growth. With varied shift patterns and a commitment to staff development, this role promises a fulfilling career path for those passionate about catering within a care home setting.
Main duties of the job As a Commis Chef at Avery Healthcare, you will assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work across various kitchen areas, including vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, on a six-month rotation programme. Your responsibilities include supporting chefs to manage the home's catering services, participating in meetings to address residents' dietary needs, preparing meals to a high standard, and creating special diet meals. A caring and compassionate demeanor, along with a commitment to high-quality culinary services, is essential in performing this role successfully.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, known for creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare focuses on delivering exceptional care through a supportive and empowering environment. They embrace the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' and strive to make the later years of life as fulfilling as possible. Employees at Avery are valued and given opportunities for growth, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members who seek a culture of respect, support, and commitment to quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details; Varied
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 Rosebery Manor Care Home in Surrey. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate must hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Additionally, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required. Applicants should have a minimum of 1-year catering experience and be prepared to demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to fulfill a range of responsibilities as needed within the care home environment.
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
Epsom
KT18 5XA
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)