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 we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll make a positive impact on residents’ lives each day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
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, meat and sauces, typically on a six‑month rotation programme.
Other Responsibilities
- Support all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.
- Participate 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, including knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
- Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and according to agreed mealtimes.
- Prepare special diet meals as needed and directed by the Chefs.
About You
To be successful, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Ideal Candidate
- Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Have a minimum of 1 year catering experience.
- Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high‑quality culinary services to residents.
- Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.
About Avery
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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
- 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.
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