Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Summary

If you are passionate about sustainability and want the chance to combine that with an ambition to become a chef, this Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship, working for a company who has built their brand around championing local food suppliers and saving surplus food for those who need it, may be just the opportunity you are looking for.

Wage

£11,778 a year

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Annual

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

30 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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 Barn Chichester is a lifestyle venue looking for a talented and motivated chef to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Slow Food, sustainable food production and be ready to join us in shaking up and disrupting the food industry! In return for hard, passion and commitment, the right person will study to achieve their Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship alongside hands on mentoring from the experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

To learn all aspects of food preparation
To undertake training in all areas of the kitchen
Understand and comply with EHO food safety regulations
Learn how to store and label food in line with regulations
Understand and learn how to control stock and stock ordering
Preparation of fresh dishes daily including hot and cold starters, main courses and desserts
Employ a high standard of work and demonstrate a consistently high work ethic
Learn and comply with all health and safety food hygiene standards

Where you’ll work

40 East Street
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Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1HX

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship plus on the job training with the experienced team

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-2)
English (grade 9-2)

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

Good practical ability
Hard-working
A good team player
Self-motivated
Willingness to learn
Smart Appearance
Punctual
Reliable
Experience in food prep
Friendly
Self-starter
Flexibility
Willing to learn
Conscientious
Adaptable
environmentally conscious
Strong organisation skills
good cooking knowledge
Attention to detail
Works well under pressure
time management
Enthusiastic
Committed

Other requirements

College will be at Chichester Campus so you will need to be able to travel. This role involved evening and weekend shifts as standard so the successful candidate will need to have flexibility to work required shifts between Thursday and Saturday each week. You MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. You MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. You MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. 18-month apprenticeship (training period) including the end point assessment. Please only apply if you are committed to completing the program

About this company

The Barn was started in 2020, when in between successive lockdowns the lifestyle venue which celebrates Slow Food, Community and Wellness was launched. The founders love discovering emerging brands and supporting independent retail and wanted to combine this with our love of eating out! They believe that to eat well you need to care about where your food comes from. Eating more seasonally and locally has so many health and societal benefits. Alongside this they believe that food waste is a huge problem for us all and which is crazy given the wealth in the world today. The Barn is a restaurant dedicated to this vision.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for permanent role and continued progress on successful completion of the apprenticeship

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