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 Elvy Court Care Home in Kent. 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 meeti

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we support our residents and the people who care for them. Once you join us, you will positively impact the residents lives every day with your compassion and dedication. You'll grow in a supportive environment, with opportunities for career development. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated person to join our team as a Commis Chef at Elvy Court Care Home in Kent. Your main role will be to assist the Chef de Partie with basic cooking tasks and work in different kitchen areas, including vegetables, fish, meat, and sauces, on a six-month rotation. You will support all chefs with catering services, ensuring resident dignity, confidentiality, and safety. This includes engaging in meetings about catering functions and preparing nutritional and special diet meals, accommodating cultural and religious preferences. Successful applicants will embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all they do.

About us

Avery Healthcare prides itself on supporting its residents with top-tier care. We create meaningful experiences for residents and our team alike, ensuring the later years of life are enriching. We offer exceptional care across our network of 100+ homes, fostering a supportive, inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered. Our vision, creating meaningful lives together, underlines our commitment to quality care and staff satisfaction. Avery Healthcare is recognized as a leader in luxury elderly care homes in the UK and aims to continue being a preferred choice for both residents and staff with our focus on excellence and community.

Details

• Date posted: 29 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.15 to £14.15 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522261429
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA, 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 Elvy Court Care Home in Kent. 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.