Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

Opportunity to train as a Level 2 Commis Chef with an employer who uses their experiences and knowledge of Greek cuisine to offer specialty Greek and Mediterranean options in their eventing menu.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Between working hours of Monday - Thursday 16:00 - 22:30, Friday 16:00 - 11:30, Saturday 11:30 - 11:30 and Sunday 11:30 - 20:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 7 November 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

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

STIFFORDS BRIDGE
CRADLEY
MALVERN
WR13 5NN

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

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the Apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths 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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Steve and Viki and operate the Red Lion in Cradley. After a brief stint in East Sussex and 20 years living and working in Crete in Greece, originally running a bar, they opened a snack bar and subsequently rented a closed aparthotel, turning it into a succesful business. So succesful that they founded a holiday company to handle the guests that we could not accommodate at the hotel. They came back to the UK and arrived at the Red Lion on 17th of June 2017, to find a closed pub showing little sign of care or attention. Their vision was to restore the pub as a community asset and a place for people to enjoy good company, good beer and good food. They have now agreed a 5 year agreement and invested in a full and extensive refurbishment to further establish the Red Lion and to consolidate its position in the area. They use our experiences and knowledge of Greek cuisine to offer speciality Greek and Mediterranean options on their evening menu

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given the opportunity to progress their career within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Erica Swingell

eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

01527405997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322486.

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Closes on Friday 26 September 2025

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