Apprentice Commis Chef

Lifetime Training; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality training provider is looking for a motivated individual to join as an Apprentice Chef. You will assist in the kitchen, preparing food to company standards, while gaining a nationally recognized qualification. The apprenticeship lasts 12-15 months and offers a structured training program with various benefits including discounts and meal deals. Join a family-oriented team in a dynamic kitchen environment in Cirencester.

Benefits

20% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

£4.50 meal deal option

Online discounts and cashback

Access to well-being support

Qualifications

• Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking food to specification.
• Maintain portion control and minimize wastage.
• Receive and check food deliveries.
• Support Head Chef in stock taking and training.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Desire to learn

Good working attitude

Education

Production Chef - Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

Apprenticeship and training

As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Production Chef - Level 2 qualification. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support and direction of tasks set by the Head Chef.
• Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.
• Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Receiving and checking food deliveries.
• Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team.
• Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.

Requirements

You'll have basic cooking skills with the desire to learn and pick up new ones. You'll have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

What you get from us

At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it!
• 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink!
• Online discounts and cashback through our Marston's Rewards platform.
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support.

Your apprenticeship

The programme will last for 12 - 15 months enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.

• Learning is all on-site, with no need to attend college
• Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year
• Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider

We're excited to see what we can achieve together! #MarstonsWherePeopleMakePubs

View our Chef Apprenticeship opportunities or register for alerts for future opportunities at Marston's apprenticeship vacancies https://lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/marstons/