Apprentice Chef The Countryman Inn

Inspiro Learning; England; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

TOTUM membership

One-to-one trainer sessions

Career progression

Job summary

Inspiro Learning Limited is seeking an apprentice Production Chef for The Countryman Inn in Cornwall to train towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. You will work in a traditional pub kitchen and learn hands-on duties under the Head Chef, including safe food preparation, sanitation, and collaboration on new recipes.

You’ll attend regular trainer sessions, study for 6 hours of your working hours, and have the opportunity for a full‑time position on completion.

Qualifications

• Be 16 or over
• Not already in full‑time education

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to the standards expected of The Countryman Inn
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
• Keep up with industry trends and create new recipes in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Assist the Head Chef
• Help with deliveries and restocking
• Assist with stock rotation

Skills

Basic knife skills

Job description

Nestled In the heart of Cornwall at Piece, between Redruth, Camborne and Fourlanes, this traditional country pub has always been well known for it’s outstanding hospitality, with great food always freshly prepared, the finest beers, wines and spirits, ample parking, great views and most importantly a warm welcome, visitors come from miles away to enjoy the atmosphere.

The Countryman Inn has always been well known for its outstanding hospitality, with great food always freshly prepared. We require an apprentice Production Chef to join our kitchen team and gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard. As an apprentice your duties will include;

• Prepare and cook food to the standards expected of The Countryman Inn
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
• Keep up with industry trends and create new recipes in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Assist the Head Chef
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation

As an Apprentice you’ll:

• complete a L2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard
• have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands‑on experience in a real job
• study for 6 hours of your working hours
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential
• be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full‑time education

For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video

On completion of the Apprenticeship there will be a full time position - for the right candidate - to continue your development and grow with the business.

Skills required

• Basic knife skills

Qualifications required

None specified.

Personal qualities

• Willing to learn
• Passionate about food
• Punctual
• Ambitious

Things to consider Shifts will be on a rota basis to suit the business The earliest shift will be 12pm and the latest finish 10pm (approx.) Own method of transport is required for this role as the bus service is very hit and miss.