Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

Opportunity to train as a Level 2 Commis Chef at The Mount Pleasant - a friendly, independently owned hotel in Malvern Hills. The Mount Pleasant Hotel offers fresh cooked food in its two restaurants - The Lantern (offering Thai and Indian Cuisine) and The Mulberry Tree (offering a more traditional menu).

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Working hours between 07:00 and 10:00, Monday to Sunday.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 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

The apprenticeship will work towards the full range of work in the apprenticeship standard but will include:

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

Where you'll work

MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL
BELLE VUE TERRACE
MALVERN
WR14 4PZ

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 at Worcester campus alongside a Learning Skills Development Officer (LSDO).

More training information

This apprenticeship will consist of mandatory college day release, support from a Learning Skills Development Officer (LSDO) and additional work based training to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math and English (grade 2)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

A family run hotel and restaurant in Malvern: This hotel in Malvern provides high standards of facilities and service, tailored by its staff for its guests. We also have available three function rooms to accommodate private dining, business meetings and events. The hotel occupies a beautiful Georgian building right in the centre of Malvern. The Mount Pleasant Hotel overlooks the Priory Church with direct access to the Malvern Hills. We are located right next door to the gateway to the Malvern Hills providing great access to many famous walking routes and local attractions. Many of our guest rooms and bedrooms overlook a stunning view of the Malvern Priory and eastwards over the Vale of Evesham towards the Cotswolds

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential to gain a full time permanent position.

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 VAC1000322387.

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Closes on Friday 25 July 2025

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