Commis Chef at Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

 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 0700-1400 and 1200-2000
• 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.