Location
Wymondham, Norfolk, England
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
17/11/2025
Posted date
19/09/2025
Closing date
17/10/2025
Commis Chef
Location: Wymondham
Salary: Point 3 of the SET Support Staff Salary Scale, FTE £24,796 per annum, Pro-rata £19,395 - £19,742 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term-time only
The College is a member of the Education Trust, an expanding education trust consisting of 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools.
The Role
A vacancy exists for a Commis Chef who will assist and support the work of the College's Catering Department. The post-holder will work as part of an enthusiastic and Committed team assisting the Sous Chef in the production of main meals for the campus. The post-holder will be expected to cover for the Sous Chef when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* The production and service of meals and refreshments throughout the school day;
* Catering for all school functions and courses held both during the school term and non-term time;
* Assists in the preparation of college meals
* Ensures staff and kitchen hygiene requirements are met
* Ensures Health and Safety at work requirements are met
* Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Executive Chef.
Skills and Qualifications
The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are:
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team, willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions, the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The professional competencies expected of a Commis Chef are:
* Have excellent organisational skills;
* Have excellent people and customer service skills.
The qualifications and previous experience required for a Commis Chef are:
* A good level of literacy and numeracy;
* Have previous experience in a busy kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of food preparation, production and service;
* Have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all staff and students;
* A good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, service and storage.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=42367062HY&WVID=58214202FG