Package Description
At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. We recognize how hard our teams work, and we celebrate and support them every step of the way. When you join us, you will make a positive impact on residents' lives daily, as your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. We are now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Commis Chef at Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in Surrey.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks across all kitchen areas.
- Work on a six‑month rotation programme covering vegetables, fish, meat, and sauces.
- Support all chefs to manage and deliver 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, addressing special needs, dietary requirements and cultural or religious preferences.
- Prepare nutritional meals and beverages to a high standard, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
- Prepare special‑diet meals as directed by the chefs.
About You
- Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ, or equivalent.
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Have a minimum of one year of catering experience.
- Demonstrate compassion and a commitment to delivering high‑quality culinary services to residents.
- Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.
Requirements and Additional Criteria
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About Avery Healthcare
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, operating over 100 homes. We create an inspiring environment that values respect, compassion and a commitment to exceptional care, supporting career growth and empowerment for our staff.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Contact Details:
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Recruitment Team
