Commis Chef Apprenticeship - The Laundry, Brixton
THE LAUNDRY RESTAURANT LTD
London (SW9 8PL)
Closes on Monday 25 May 2026
Posted on 23 April 2026
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Summary
Commis Chef Apprenticeship available with The Laundry, a vibrant all-day neighbourhood restaurant located in Brixton, London. It offers a diverse menu that includes brunch, Sunday roasts, and a variety of dishes influenced by Australasian culinary influences.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£8 per hour plus Tronc
- Training course
- Commis chef (level 2)
- Hours
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Shift pattern and rota, weekends included. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
In line with The Laundry’s philosophy where provenance is key, we are offering a Commis Chef Apprenticeship dedicated to the craft of classic bistro food. This role provides a comprehensive education in the preparation and cooking of entirely fresh, site-sourced ingredients across our full service cycle, from the precision of the breakfast shift through to lunch, dinner, and our signature Sunday Roasts.
In partnership with Westminster Capital City College, you will develop essential preparation skills while learning the artistry of cooking on a section during live service. Beyond the technical handling of meat, fish, poultry, and seasonal vegetables, you will build a professional foundation in kitchen hygiene, safety, and organisation, gaining the discipline required to deliver high-standard menus that celebrate quality at every stage.
Where you'll work
374 Coldharbour Lane
London
SW9 8PL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CAPITAL CITY COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Selects correct knife for task.
- Uses knives effectively and efficiently.
- Selects ingredients of the right quality that support sustainability and seasonality.
- Weighs, measures, and scales ingredients.
- Cooks from fresh producing complete dishes.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes meat, offal, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish from whole; trim, de-vein, portion, break down, bone, skin, fillet, shell.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes fruit vegetables.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes sauces.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes pureed and cream soup and stock based dishes.
- Prepares and cooks noodles, and fresh or convenience pasta.
- Prepares and cooks pulses and grains, including long and short grain rice.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes eggs or egg based dishes.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes leavened and unleavened dough products.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes sweet and savoury pastry products using short, sweet, and choux.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes scones, biscuits, sponge cakes, and non-sponge cakes.
- Prepares, produces, and finishes hot and cold desserts.
- Stuffs, fills and panés across food types.
- Prepares and cooks dishes using alternative ingredients eg plant based, gluten free.
- Prepares fresh ingredients, including from whole, using them across a menu to reduce waste and improve sustainability
- Uses seasoning, spices, rubs, and marinades to flavour ingredients.
- Sears, grills, deep fries, shallow fries, stir fries, sautés, braises, stews, bakes, roasts, boils, poaches across food types.
- Portions, plates, finishes, garnishes, and presents individual dishes.
- Exercises portion control and acts to maximise yield.
- Achieves intended quality in terms of texture, flavour, and appearance
- Identifies and resolves errors during the production process.
- Assists in the resolution of feedback, complaints, and issues.
- Prepares, cleans and uses manual and electrical food-preparation and cooking equipment and machinery safely, correctly and efficiently.
- Applies food safety and allergen procedures, including monitoring temperatures, during preparation, cooking, and holding.
- Selects and applies hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe clean work environment, including personal hygiene, PPE, and uniform.
- Complies with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Undertakes stock control, storage, and rotation.
- Applies food safety and allergen procedures, and monitors and records food temperatures, on delivery and in storage.
- Follows equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
- Uses techniques for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing to support self and others, including asking for and giving help with daily tasks.
- Communicates with colleagues, manager and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Works as part of a team to support service delivery.
- Uses feedback to improve own performance.
- Manages own time to ensure tasks are completed.
- Selects correct knife for task.
- Uses knives effectively and efficiently.
- Selects ingredients of the right quality that support sustainability and seasonality.
- Weighs, measures, and scales ingredients.
- Cooks from fresh producing complete dishes.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes meat, offal, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish from whole; trim, de-vein, portion, break down, bone, skin, fillet, shell.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes fruit vegetables.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes sauces.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes pureed and cream soup and stock based dishes.
- Prepares and cooks noodles, and fresh or convenience pasta.
- Prepares and cooks pulses and grains, including long and short grain rice.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes eggs or egg based dishes.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes leavened and unleavened dough products.
- Prepares, cooks and finishes sweet and savoury pastry products using short, sweet, and choux.
- Prepares, cooks, and finishes scones, biscuits, sponge cakes, and non-sponge cakes.
- Prepares, produces, and finishes hot and cold desserts.
- Stuffs, fills and panés across food types.
- Prepares and cooks dishes using alternative ingredients eg plant based, gluten free.
- Prepares fresh ingredients, including from whole, using them across a menu to reduce waste and improve sustainability
- Uses seasoning, spices, rubs, and marinades to flavour ingredients.
- Sears, grills, deep fries, shallow fries, stir fries, sautés, braises, stews, bakes, roasts, boils, poaches across food types.
- Portions, plates, finishes, garnishes, and presents individual dishes.
- Exercises portion control and acts to maximise yield.
- Achieves intended quality in terms of texture, flavour, and appearance
- Identifies and resolves errors during the production process.
- Assists in the resolution of feedback, complaints, and issues.
- Prepares, cleans and uses manual and electrical food-preparation and cooking equipment and machinery safely, correctly and efficiently.
- Applies food safety and allergen procedures, including monitoring temperatures, during preparation, cooking, and holding.
- Selects and applies hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe clean work environment, including personal hygiene, PPE, and uniform.
- Complies with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Undertakes stock control, storage, and rotation.
- Applies food safety and allergen procedures, and monitors and records food temperatures, on delivery and in storage.
- Follows equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
- Uses techniques for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing to support self and others, including asking for and giving help with daily tasks.
- Communicates with colleagues, manager and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Works as part of a team to support service delivery.
- Uses feedback to improve own performance.
- Manages own time to ensure tasks are completed.
Training schedule
On the job training 4 days a week and also 1 day a week at W-CCC Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard.
Functional Skills English and maths at Level 1, progressing to level 2 if applicable.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
You will be on your feet all day in a fast-paced Bistro, including early starts, late-night finishes, our signature weekend service; flexibility is essential.
You'll be expected to maintain meticulous cleanliness & organisation at all times. Located in the heart of Brixton; please research your commute for both early & late shifts.
About this employer
Inspired by classic European bistros, neighbourhood bars and cafés that have influenced Chef Sommelier Melanie Brown’s travel adventures. The Laundry is a place where brunches thrive, afternoon and evening sundowners are a must and an all-day menu is founded on the intrinsic landscape of culinary tradition. Traditional cooking with New World creativity and flair. A simple philosophy of genuine, honest cooking merged with welcoming hospitality, in a building steeped in history and grace. Set in the heart of Brixton on Coldharbour Lane, The Laundry flows from day to night, offering a variety of spaces; whether it be an intimate dinner for two, a mid afternoon meal or a celebration for many; the kitchen never sleeps. An expansive, covered and heated terrace serves cocktails and food until late into the night. Private events are catered for in two semi-private dining rooms, and award-winning Sunday Roasts are a local institution throughout the colder months. Walk-ins are wholeheartedly encouraged, though it is essential to book at weekends. The bustling bar beckons night owls and day diners alike and inventive seasonal cocktails always make it worth the visit.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion, you will achieve a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship qualification.
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAPITAL CITY COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027958.
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Closes on Monday 25 May 2026
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