Commis Chef — Home-Style Meals, Great Hours & Growth

Colten Care Limited; Lymington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Lymington is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team. This role offers a chance to create wholesome meals that enhance residents' well-being. With a focus on working with locally sourced ingredients, you will assist the Head Chef in ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have culinary qualifications and experience in similar roles, and enjoy flexible working hours with many benefits including paid breaks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Real career progression opportunities

Choice of meals on duty

Excellent training and support

Additional hours/opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar role.
• Genuine passion for creating an exceptional dining experience.
• Understanding of residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in preparing home-cooked meals.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Support training and development of new team members.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow guidelines

Education

City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Cookery

Job description

A leading care home provider in Lymington is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team. This role offers a chance to create wholesome meals that enhance residents' well-being. With a focus on working with locally sourced ingredients, you will assist the Head Chef in ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have culinary qualifications and experience in similar roles, and enjoy flexible working hours with many benefits including paid breaks and career development opportunities.