Summary
If you are passionate about sustainability and want the chance to combine that with an ambition to become a chef, this Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship, working for a company who has built their brand around championing local food suppliers and saving surplus food for those who need it, may be just the opportunity you are looking for.
Wage
£11,778 a year
Annual
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed
30 hours a week
Start date
Friday 1 August 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The Barn Chichester is a lifestyle venue looking for a talented and motivated chef to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Slow Food, sustainable food production and be ready to join us in shaking up and disrupting the food industry! In return for hard, passion and commitment, the right person will study to achieve their Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship alongside hands on mentoring from the experienced team.
Key Responsibilities:
* To learn all aspects of food preparation
* To undertake training in all areas of the kitchen
* Understand and comply with EHO food safety regulations
* Learn how to store and label food in line with regulations
* Understand and learn how to control stock and stock ordering
* Preparation of fresh dishes daily including hot and cold starters, main courses and desserts
* Employ a high standard of work and demonstrate a consistently high work ethic
* Learn and comply with all health and safety food hygiene standards
Where you’ll work
40 East Street
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Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
* Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
* Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
* Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
* Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
* Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
* Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
* Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
* Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
* Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
* Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
* Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
* Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
* Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
* Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
* Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
* Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
* Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
* Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
* Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
* Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
* Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
* Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
* Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
* Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
* Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
* Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
* Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
* Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
* Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
* Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
* Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
* Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
* Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
Your training plan
* Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship plus on the job training with the experienced team
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 9-2)
* English (grade 9-2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Good practical ability
* Hard-working
* A good team player
* Self-motivated
* Willingness to learn
* Smart Appearance
* Punctual
* Reliable
* Experience in food prep
* Friendly
* Self-starter
* Flexibility
* Willing to learn
* Conscientious
* Adaptable
* environmentally conscious
* Strong organisation skills
* good cooking knowledge
* Attention to detail
* Works well under pressure
* time management
* Enthusiastic
* Committed
Other requirements
College will be at Chichester Campus so you will need to be able to travel. This role involved evening and weekend shifts as standard so the successful candidate will need to have flexibility to work required shifts between Thursday and Saturday each week. You MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. You MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. You MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. 18-month apprenticeship (training period) including the end point assessment. Please only apply if you are committed to completing the program