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Join the team at ACS Hillingdon as an Commis Chef, supporting the Chef Manager in delivering fresh, nutritious lunches and exceptional catering services. This hands-on role is perfect for someone eager to develop their cooking skills, learn from experienced professionals, and help create high-quality food in a safe and supportive kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include:

Food Preparation:

The Commis Chef will assist in the preparation of all lunches and extra catering services
Assist the Chef Manager in preparation of food products; working closely with the catering team to ensure the operational standards and quality of food preparation and service are consistently high
Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and maintained. This includes cleaning of workstations, utensils, and equipment
Perform any other reasonable duties required by the Catering Manager or Senior Chef.

Health and Safety:

To fully comply with departmental HACCP policy, helping to ensure that the maximum score is achieved in local government hygiene inspections
Ensure that all COSHH procedures are adhered to.

Ordering:

To assist the CM in ordering of food and non-food products when required
Assisting in receiving, storing, rotation of stock, and ensuring all products are properly labelled and stored.

IT Skills:

Use EPOS, Safety Cloud
Understand deliveries and adhere to cleaning schedules.

Sales:

Communicate clearly with the CM and provide them with strong operational support
To help the CM drive sales and maximize student uptake through good planning and customer communication.

Hospitality:

To help and support the CM with internal and external clients regarding functions and events.

Person specification and experience requirements:

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent practical experience.
A working knowledge of HACCP.
Experience of catering operations is required
To create, innovate and suggest ideas
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Resilient and adaptable
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Attention to detail
A team player
Currently based in the UK
Own vehicle and transport to campus is advisable.

Working hours:

Permanent, term time only role, working 42 weeks
Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
Based at ACS Hillingdon, UB10 OBE

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Safeguarding:

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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