Commis Chef - Apprenticeship
Looking for an apprenticeship where your love of cooking becomes your career?
Join us at De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading on our Commis Chef level 2 apprenticeship programme working for one of the best brands in the industry. Our Commis Chef colleagues really are vital members of our kitchen brigades; that's why we offer our Chefs a bright career meaning variety, industry leading professional development, fun at work and career prestige.
You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop.
Your skills and experience
• Ideally have knowledge of food prep in a working kitchen environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen offering various food offerings to our guests
• Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere
• Have the highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.
Alongside your day to day duties, you will complete the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification designed to develop your understanding of how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen.
You will be supported through your Apprenticeship by our experienced senior chefs and they will share their knowledge and help you achieve your qualification.
We want to hear from inspired chefs to be who love creating amazing food from the best ingredients, have a keen eye for detail but with bags of flair and creativity.
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Apprentice Commis Chef.
1. £11.55 per hour
2. Fully funded level 2 commis chef apprenticeship
3. Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
4. Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
5. We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
6. Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
7. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
8. Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
9. 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
10. Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
11. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
12. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
13. Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
14. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
15. Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
16. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.