Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

The Mug House has had excellent achievement rates for apprentices and is offering the opportunity to train as a Commis Chef in a very supportive environment overlooking the River Severn in a light and airy AA Rosette restaurant.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

30 hours per week around the opening times of Monday to Thursday 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm and 8.30pm, Friday 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 9pm and Sunday 12pm to 5.30pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Friday 7 November 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

Helping in the preparation of all dishes
Kitchen tasks: peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing
Learning how to present dishes
Helping in the preparation of desserts and pastries
Making, stocks, soups and sauces
Fridge management
Receiving and storing provisions
All cleaning tasks

Where you'll work

12 Severn Side North
Bewdley
DY12 2EE

Training

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

College or training organisation

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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

Weekly day release is at Worcester Campus. Working towards LEvel 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math and English (grade 2 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Weekly day release is at Worcester Campus

About this company

Overlooking the River Severn our AA Rosette restaurant has a light and airy atmosphere – or choose a table in the Garden room at the rear of the bar. Only the finest and freshest of locally sourced ingredients are used to create a cuisine that is contemporary with strong traditional influences. The Mug House restaurant is open every day from midday and our menus include à la carte, pub classics and a Light Bites menu for those with a lighter appetite. We also have platters and sharing boards, paninis, baguettes, a children’s menu and perfect pizzas cooked in our authentic wood burning oven

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given a full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Erica Swingell

eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322059.

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Closes on Friday 26 September 2025

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