At Thatchers, we’re proud to call The Railway Inn Cider House and Restaurant our home where it allows us to showcase our world-class cider range, as well as an award-winning eatery in the heart of Sandford, for our guests, where it’s all about high-quality, traditional style food. Our menus change frequently to showcase the best seasonal and local produce. We take pride in our food, cider, and ourselves, just like a true pub at the heart of its community should.
Who are Thatchers Cider?
Since 1904, Thatchers has been crafting some of the world’s best cider. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we take pride in our Somerset roots.
This apprenticeship is an opportunity to catapult your career within a family business that's growing fast, with plenty of opportunities. So, if you have a passion for food & quality, and want to grow with our brand, keep reading...
Why choose a commis chef apprenticeship at Thatchers?
Starting a career in hospitality is a big step, and at Thatchers, we’ll provide all the training, support, and development you need to shine!
Alongside your line managers and college assessors, our dedicated Talent Team will be there to guide you through your full Thatchers Company Induction and regular check-ins.
We’ll help you to complete a L2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship in partnership with Weston College, and we’ll tailor a training plan just for you, helping you grow through attending business events and networking opportunities.
In return we look for hard work, dedication and trust. We want you to own your apprenticeship and share the same enthusiasm and passion for our business as we do!
What are the perks?
* Above average apprenticeship wage
* Tasty discounts at our cider shop (for those over 18!) and pub, The Railway Inn
* Career opportunities in a stable, expanding company
* Student discount card
What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef Apprentice at The Railway Inn, you will be working full-time, on-site in the heart of the kitchen, alongside attending monthly masterclasses at Weston College, learning new techniques and skills.
Our kitchen is fast-paced and busy. As an apprentice, you’ll be a valuable team member, preparing fresh produce for the day’s services, working through orders, and plating up. The aim is for you to progress across each station (such as sauces, desserts, etc.) and eventually take the lead. We encourage creativity and teamwork in designing the menu, working on themed events, as well as cider and food pairing.
The Railway Inn is looking for a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, passion, and attention to detail to join our highly motivated team. This public-facing role requires good initiative and attentiveness to provide top-quality service to every customer.
Some of the skills you will learn:
* Work across all sections of the kitchen, including:
* Larder
* Desserts
* Sauces
* Grill
* Pass
* Various methods of food preparation
* Maintain exceptional hygiene standards
This role is based full-time at The Railway Inn and will include shift work involving weekends on a rotational basis.
What are we looking for?
To be considered as a Commis Chef Apprentice, you’ll need:
* GCSEs in Maths and English grade C/4 or above. Preferred but not essential, as this can be added on as functional skills.
* A strong work ethic and can-do attitude
* Passion for delivering high standards of food
* Creativity and imagination
* High standards of personal hygiene
* Effective communication skills and enjoy working in a team
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
* Resilience under pressure
Personal Qualities:
* Passionate about food and our brand
* Someone who loves to get things done
* Creative and imaginative
* Proactive
* High standards of personal hygiene
* Confident and able to communicate effectively in a team
* Good attention to detail
* Eager to learn
Thatchers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
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