Commis Chef
Commis Chef
Closing date: 10th March 2025
Join our catering team at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, as a Commis Chef.
About the Role
In this role you will prepare, cook, and serve meals for our Chelsea Pensioners and their guests in the Great Hall and Infirmary. From working across the Kitchen, Larder, and Pastry departments to catering for grand events and daily meals, every day brings a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities
You will maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and safety, ensuring every dish meets exceptional quality. Whether cooking special lunches, barbecues, or for events, your passion for great food will shine. With a focus on reducing waste, maintaining top-tier equipment, and upholding strict Health & Safety regulations, you’ll play a crucial role in our catering team.
What We’re Looking For
If you're a dedicated chef with a flair for excellence, apply today and become part of something truly special.
This is a full time and permanent role working an average of 41 hours, working any 5 days out of 7 so will include weekend working.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits, including pension contributions.
- The privilege of working in a historic and prestigious setting.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Become a part of the legacy of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills!
About Us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.