Commis ChefNHS

Aignan Way, TN8 5FA Permanent £13.30

Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 28 September 2026

Edenbridge Town Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Groombridge (Spa Valley Railway) (8.0 miles, direct) Redhill Bus Station (10.3 miles, direct)

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 Edenbridge Manor 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Commis Chef at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent, you will assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in various areas of the kitchen like vegetables, fish, meat, and sauces on a six-month rotation basis. You will support all chefs to manage and deliver catering services, ensuring resident choice, dignity, and safety are maintained. You will also participate in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss catering functions and address special dietary requirements. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, according to agreed mealtimes, and preparing special diet meals as directed by the Chefs, will be part of your responsibilities. You will need to live up to values like caring, honesty, respect, and accountability and hold relevant catering qualifications.

Job description

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.

About us

At Avery Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being more than just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We offer a work environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day, promoting enrichment in the later years of life. We focus on creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and team. Avery Healthcare's vision is "creating meaningful lives together, supported by a network of over 100 homes. We are passionate about providing exceptional care by building a supportive and inspiring culture that enhances the lives of our residents as well as our team members.

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