{"id":2726,"date":"2026-04-25T13:02:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/commis-chef-3357\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:02:06","slug":"commis-chef-3357","status":"publish","type":"vacancy","link":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/commis-chef-3357\/","title":{"rendered":"Commis Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Commis Chef<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> KIMS Hospital, Maidstone<\/p>\n<p><b>Hours:<\/b> 37.5 hours per week<\/p>\n<p><b>Shifts:<\/b> 06:30&ndash;14:30 or 11:30&ndash;19:30 on a rota basis (Monday&ndash;Sunday)<\/p>\n<p><b>Salary:<\/b> &pound;24,810 per annum (this is the equivalent of a full time salary of &pound;26,464 per annum)<\/p>\n<p><b>Looking to grow your chef career without sacrificing your work-life balance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a rare opportunity for an aspiring chef to develop their skills in a professional kitchen &mdash; <b>without the late nights or long, demanding weekend shifts often found in hospitality.&nbsp;<\/b>At KIMS Hospital, you&rsquo;ll enjoy a structured rota, predictable hours, and the chance to build your career while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>As a Commis Chef, you&rsquo;ll be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality meals to patients and staff. This role is ideal for someone passionate about food and customer service, who is eager to learn and progress in a stable, rewarding environment.<\/p>\n<p><b><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare and cook menu items under the guidance of the Head Chef<\/li>\n<li>Support stock control and stock taking when required<\/li>\n<li>Help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of your section<\/li>\n<li>Deliver a prompt, friendly, and efficient service<\/li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><b>Who We&rsquo;re Looking For<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have experience in a food service customer-facing role<\/li>\n<li>Have good written and spoken English<\/li>\n<li>Have strong organisational skills<\/li>\n<li>Have good numeracy skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Desirable:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Have a passion for food and excellent service<\/li>\n<li>Have the ability to plan ahead and use initiative<\/li>\n<li>Have experience working in a Kitchen environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><b>Why Join KIMS Hospital?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Alongside a <b>better work-life balance with no late nights<\/b>, you&rsquo;ll benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>33 days annual leave plus your birthday off<\/li>\n<li>Free, secure staff parking<\/li>\n<li>Pension scheme<\/li>\n<li>Private health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Life assurance<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40% off selected KIMS services<\/li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme<\/li>\n<li>Retail discounts and cashback<\/li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership<\/li>\n<li>Annual flu vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Free eye test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&rsquo;d like to find out more, Diane would be happy to help:<br \/>?? 01622 237634<br \/>?? recruitment@kims.org.uk<svg><use><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><b>Our Commitment to Inclusion<\/b><br \/>KIMS Hospital is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<p><b>Important Information<\/b><br \/>All offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Commis Chef | Job Vacancy | KIMS Hospital Careers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Commis Chef job vacancy at KIMS Hospital. Find out more about a career at KIMS Hospital. 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