Commis Chef

Job title: Commis Chef
Salary: £27,622
Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours p.w, typical shifts are 7 am – 3.30 pm, 12.30 pm to 9 pm (contracted across Monday to Sunday/max 5 days p.w)

The role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team here at The London Clinic. In this role you will support our senior chefs in preparing high quality food for our patients, visitors and staff. As a leading private hospital, we maintain high standards in our food giving you the chance to learn directly from our professional chefs and to develop the skills needed to prepare restaurant-quality food.

No previous kitchen experience is required, just a genuine love for food, a positive attitude and the passion to grow your career as a chef. There is also the potential for us to support you to gain an Apprenticeship qualification (NVQ Level 2 in Food Production).

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Begin or grow your career in catering with a supportive team behind you
• Gain a recognised qualification while you work
• Progress towards a future chef role
• Contribute to something truly meaningful — providing quality meals that support recovery and wellbeing

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items under the guidance of senior chefs
• Follow recipes and presentation standards consistently
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, workstations and storage areas
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored and handled safely in line with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Support stock rotation and assist with deliveries
• Learn and develop skills in various areas of the kitchen, including sauces, garnishes and basic knife work
• Any other reasonable duty or task required by the Head Chef or Senior Chef on duty
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient information
• To attend training courses as required

Skills and Experience

• Some prior kitchen experience is a bonus but not essential as full training will be provided
• Good standard of English, both verbal and written
• Flexibility to work shifts to include evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

​​​​​​​The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.