Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

Join our small, tight knit kitchen team working in our well-regarded, food led Gastro Pub. It's an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your skills & knowledge in hospitality. You will be creating outstanding dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients using modern & traditional cooking techniques within the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

4 day working week including weekends, 10.00am - 9.00pm. Days to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

You’ll take on a full-time roll in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training, with a working day starting with:

Everyone checking all deliveries have been checked and put away in the correct places
A discussion of what tasks are needed be carried out for the day ahead, working as a team to complete these before service starts at 12 o’clock
Lunch service - you will work in close hand with our Head Chef learning how to prepare and assemble dishes correctly and efficiently so they arrive to the customer on time and beautifully presented
A member of the kitchen team cooks a family meal for all on duty members of staff with produce available in the kitchen
Evening service - a repeat of lunch service. Clean down, give some involvement of what jobs are needed for the following day

Where you'll work

Ash Tree Inn
London Road, Barkston Ash
Tadcaster
LS24 9PP

Training

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

College or training organisation

YORK COLLEGE

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

You will attend York College on day release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
maths (grade 3)
one other subject (grade 3)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Other requirements

After you submit your application, look out for an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk Check your spam folder, too. You must reply, otherwise your application will be rejected.

About this company

The Ash Tree Inn is a modern dining pub and restaurant serving food, great beer and wines. Our menus are crafted seasonally with quality ingredients - we pride ourselves on using locally sourced ingredients. We are known for our commitment to quality food and exceptional service. We were established in 2022 and employ more than 30 staff.

https://www.theashtreeinn.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progress and grow throughout the company, helping achieve
awards and achievements.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YORK COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904 770368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321478.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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