Apprentice Chef

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for food and a willingness to learn and develop skills. The role will include all aspects of kitchen work from cleaning, food preparation and service, we encourage people to work in all sections and the role would be across all aspects of the kitchen.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage

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Wage is dependent upon age 16-18 - £8 18-20 - £10.25 20+ - £12.50

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

5 days with a mixture of straight and split shifts covering including weekends.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

Working within a team effectively to ensure the business needs are met in terms of preparation and service
Working efficiently, cleanly and tidily during service and preparation
A willingness to learn and develop skills so as to help improve personally and improve the business
An involvement in the creation of new dishes for the menu and special events
The ability to be flexible and to work at either site or at outside catering events
A willingness to clean, wash up, tidy and keep the kitchen, store and stock rooms in a orderly fashion
Timekeeping and punctuality are key aspects of the job role

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

The Kings Arms, Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0EP
The Sun Inn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0EP

Training

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

College or training organisation

KENDAL COLLEGE

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 Standard
Training will take place, one day a week at kendal College

Requirements

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
Presentation skills
Number skills

About this company

We are a family run business operating 2 sites in the North Lakes area of Cumbria. We employ around 35 staff on a full and part time basis and operate in a friendly fun environment. We look to provide the highest quality food and work directly with farmers to source out meat within a 10 mile radius of each pub.

https://www.thesuninnnr.co.uk/en (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue their development and would be fully supported, they would be given full time employment should they be suitable for the role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KENDAL COLLEGE

Adam Jakeman

thesuninnnewtonreigny14@gmail.com

07765523755

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313433.

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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

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