Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A supportive care provider in Salisbury is looking for a Commis Chef to assist in preparing home cooked meals for residents. The role involves ensuring high standards, supporting dietary needs, and fostering a positive dining experience. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and previous experience, as well as a passion for creating exceptional dining moments. Benefits include a uniform, training support, and opportunities for career progression. This position offers flexible working hours to enhance the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Career progression opportunities

Choice of meals on duty

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a similar role.
• Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing home cooked meals.
• Support catering for specific dietary needs.
• Ensure a safe, hygienic working environment.
• Support training and development of new starters.

Skills

Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences

Effective communication skills

Team player with a can-do attitude

Understanding residents' needs

Education

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

Job description

Salary: From £14.00 up to £15.50 per hour

Working Hours: 42 hours per week, flexible working pattern required (includes paid breaks)

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Closing Date: 05/03/2026

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef to prepare a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes from local fresh produce
• Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes
• Work closely with staff to support catering for specific dietary needs and special events
• Provide team support, assisting with the training and development of new starters and covering the Kitchen Assistant when required
• Ensure a safe, hygienic working environment by following Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
• Shifts finish at 6:30pm
• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Annual pay review
• In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you’ll support the Head Chef and Kitchen team in preparing meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients. Working closely with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds. As a Commis Chef, you’ll follow guidance from the Head Chef, developing your skills while ensuring high standards are maintained and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

About You

• You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. You’ll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.
• You’ll take pride in understanding our residents’ needs and assisting them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.
• You’ll have qualified to City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Cookery and have previous experience in a similar role.
• Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hours

Additional Benefits

• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty