Commis Chef (195)

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Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then you

could be the exceptional Chef that we are looking for!

Commis Chef – St Albans (AL3)

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend shifts

Term time only, working 35 weeks of the year!

Starting 1st September 2026

We want you...

People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic cooking

skills and a thorough understanding and knowledge of managing allergens to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school

site in St Albans, AL3 with approximately 900 children on site. You will be reporting into the Chef Manager at the school site.

We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about

ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a

healthier lifestyle. Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to

progress a career in the food industry.

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef…

* Competitive salaries with annual reviews

* Free meals on duty

* Career development opportunities

* Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!

* HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels

* Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year

* Pension scheme, company sick pay scheme and life insurance

* Work life balance

* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join

our award winning team!

As our ideal

Chef you will

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* Have excellent craft skills

* Demonstrate high standards of cleanliness, consistently maintaining a tidy, organised workspace

* Have good communication skills at all levels

* Be passionate about food with a great eye for detail

* Have comprehensive understanding of managing allergens

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a

variety of Schools and Businesses.

We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same.

We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career

progression and giving our teams the tools they need to thrive in their job roles.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to

share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering have been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020.

Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!