Apprentice / Commis Chef

Summary

We are offering the chance for the right candidate to work at a multi award winning restaurant. Come and experience the thrill of producing amazing food, all from scratch in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment. If you have a can do and enthusiastic attitude then apply now, we can teach you the rest.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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There will be bonuses for the right candidate should certain criteria be hit.

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Varied rota depending on individual.

35 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 5 July 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

- Maintaining acceptable levels of personal and proffesional hygiene

- Preparing raw and cooked foods following the strict policies in place for safe food handling

- Have a good undewrstanding of work place health and safety.

- Be able to work under pressure as part of a team.

- Conduct themsleves in a polite, friendly and proffesional manner at all times.

Where you'll work

Old Malmesbury Road
Royal Wootton Bassett
Swindon
SN4 7HT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HIT TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

- Training will be mostly at the workplace with a number of off site masterclasses.

- Apprentership training will be awarded by HIT training and incentives will be available within the work place.

Requirements

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

We are an independent, family run restuarant with multiple awards and seen as one of the best places in the UK. We have won both local and national awards for our food and offer the very best working environment.

https://theroyalwoottonbassett.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is no limit to progression with a view to advancing within the kitchen with potentially limitless earning.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STEPPING STONE PUBS LTD

Ashley Windle

info@theroyalrwb.com

01793376190

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319844.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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