Apprentice Commis Chef

Shepherd Neame; Ashford; Presencial; GBP 11.000 - 14.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Shepherd Neame Limited in Faversham is offering an apprenticeship as a Commis Chef (Level 2) with 20 hours a week over 1 year. Start date 7 November 2026, with training delivered at the workplace and supported by HIT Training coaches.

You will prepare and cook dishes to company standards, work with the kitchen team, and learn stock control and safety compliance while developing skills and aiming for progression into Chef de Partie.

Formación

• Apprenticeship in Commis Chef Level 2 with workplace training.
• 20 hours per week commitment.
• Wage is £12,481 per year.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Presentation skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Educación

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Descripción del empleo

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills

Training

Commis Chef Level 2.

Training will take place in the workplace, supported by regular one‑to‑one sessions with a HIT Training coach, plus online study.

What happens at the end

On successful completion, apprentices can progress into a full‑time Commis Chef role, with opportunities to advance to Chef de Partie and further kitchen positions across Shepherd Neame’s pubs and hotels. There is also a clear route into permanent employment and wider career development within the company.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Key details

• Wage: £12,481 a year
• Working week: Varied shifts including daytime, evening, and weekend work. Exact shifts TBC.
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: 2026-11-07
• Closing date: 2026-10-31
• Apprenticeship standard: Commis chef (level 2)
• Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

About the employer

Based in the medieval market town of Faversham in Kent, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business that has the distinction of being Britain’s oldest brewer. We can trace Shepherd Neame’s rich history back as far as 1698, and the history of brewing beer on our grounds in Faversham extends back even further.
The company operates a fully integrated business model, encompassing brewing, hospitality, and retail. It produces a diverse range of award‑winning ales, lagers, and specialty beers, including well‑known brands such as Spitfire, Bishops Finger, and Whitstable Bay, alongside licensed international lagers.

In addition to brewing, Shepherd Neame owns and operates an extensive estate of around 280–300 pubs, hotels, and inns, located primarily across London and the South East of England. These venues provide food, drink, and accommodation, forming the core of the company’s revenue through its retail pub and hotel operations.