Commis Chef Apprentice
The Livesey Arms
Grimsby (DN36 5SF)
Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 March 2025
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Summary
Join our kitchen team at The Livesey Arms and train as a Commis Chef while earning a recognised qualification. You’ll learn essential cooking techniques, work with fresh ingredients, and gain hands-on experience in a high-quality kitchen. Ideal for passionate food lovers eager to start a culinary career.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Commis chef (level 2)
- Hours
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Shift patterns tbc. Operating hours Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-10pm. Sunday 12pm-6pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 May 2025
- 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
- Assist in preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers
- Learn and practise fundamental cooking techniques, including chopping, peeling, blanching, and seasoning
- Support the preparation of starters, mains, and desserts, gradually taking on more responsibility
- Follow recipes and kitchen procedures to ensure consistency in flavour and presentation
- Develop knife skills and cooking methods such as frying, roasting, and baking
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout food preparation areas
- Follow all food safety regulations, including correct storage, temperature control, and allergen management
- Ensure workstations are kept clean and tidy, following a ‘clean as you go’ approach
- Assist in washing and maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils
- Monitor stock levels and support ordering ingredients when required
- Work collaboratively with senior chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
- Be proactive in taking instructions, asking questions, and improving skills
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food service
- Adapt to different sections of the kitchen, gaining all-round experience in a professional environment
- Engage in hands-on training with experienced chefs, learning from their expertise
- Attend off-the-job training sessions as part of your apprenticeship programme
- Receive ongoing feedback and support to help you grow in confidence and skill
- Work towards achieving a Level 2 Commis Chef qualification, setting you up for future progression
Where you’ll work
Livesey Road
Ludborough
Grimsby
DN36 5SF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Your training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
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
- Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
- A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
- Functional skills in maths and English*if applicable
More training information
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work-based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This apprenticeship requires attendance for classroom-based sessions once per week at the Grimsby Institute Campus, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN345AB.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 1/E)
- Maths (grade 1/E)
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
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team.
About this company
The Livesey Arms is a historic British inn, welcoming guests since 1792. Under the leadership of Agostinho Faria, the venue has been transformed with a state-of-the-art kitchen, expanded dining space, and a focus on fresh, high-quality British cuisine. Combining traditional charm with modern hospitality, The Livesey Arms offers a unique dining experience, bringing a touch of European influence to rural Lincolnshire.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry-based training
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, and gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Helena Gollings
myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310397.
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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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