Commis Chef

Commis Chef
Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Salary: £23,660 per annum
Full time - 35 hours per week
Holiday: 30 days per annum plus 8 days Bank Holiday
Working pattern: typical shifts 07.00-14.00 or 12.00-20.00, alternate weekends off as the team rota allows
Love food? Ready to develop your skills in a professional kitchen?
The Royal Agricultural University is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to join our friendly and hardworking Catering team. This is a great opportunity to build your culinary skills, gain experience across a varied catering operation and learn from experienced chefs in a supportive kitchen environment
As Commis Chef, you’ll help prepare and deliver food for our students, staff and visitors, as well as University functions and special events. No two services are quite the same, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience, confidence and knowledge across different styles of catering.
What we’re looking for
* A love for cooking and willingness to learn
* A reliable team player who takes pride in their work
* Kitchen experience is desirable, but not essential
What we offer
* A supportive team of chefs and opportunities to develop your skills
* Varied experience across everyday catering and special events
* A 35-hour working week, with shifts between (Apply online only) and (Apply online only)
* A rota designed to give chefs every other weekend off where possible
Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you!
To Apply: Please click apply for the full job description and application details
For an informal conversation, contact the Executive Head Chef using the details in the full job description
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Interviews: 23 & 24 November 2026
The Royal Agricultural University is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented within the University at this level.
Come and join our team and help us create great food and great experiences at the Royal Agricultural University