Commis Chef

Job summary

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...

Main duties of the job

In this permanent position as a Commis Chef at Avery Healthcare, located in Lichfield, you will assist the Chef de Partie by preparing food and handling basic cooking tasks across various kitchen areas. Your responsibilities include managing catering services, engaging with residents and department heads to address dietary needs, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals, and catering to special diets as required. This role emphasizes the importance of compassion, dedication, and flexibility, with the organization offering a supportive environment for skill development. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and at least one year of catering experience.

About us

Avery Healthcare is among the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to creating enriching experiences for residents and staff. With over 100 homes, Avery is committed to providing exceptional care and fostering meaningful lives. They prioritize a supportive workplace culture, rooted in values such as respect, compassion, and accountability, making them a preferred employer for professionals in the care sector. At Avery, employees are encouraged to grow professionally in an inspiring environment, where they are valued and their achievements are celebrated.

Details

• Date posted: 26 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.35 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1542141781
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Lichfield, WS13 6SP, United Kingdom

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

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