Chef Academy Apprentice: Learn, Masterclasses & Grow

The Wordsworth; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount

£1 stays (Jan–Mar)

Room booking discounts

£50 same-day bookings

B&B discount

Employee support

Tips (tronc)

Give-back scheme

Award-winning employer

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is opening The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere and seeking passionate people to join our team from day one. This 55-bedroom, food-led operation offers hands-on kitchen training in a vibrant, guest-focused environment.

Our Chef Academy Apprenticeship provides a nationally recognised Level 2 Commis Chef qualification, mentor-led masterclasses, and real kitchen experience while you earn. You’ll travel to masterclasses, learn butchery, bread-making, and fish prep, completing a

Qualifications

• Real love for food and cooking drives you daily.
• Yes chef attitude, willing to learn, and get stuck in.
• Able to travel to masterclasses, core to the programme.
• Manage your time, balancing learning with fast-paced kitchen life.
• Proactive in steering your own learning and growth on-site.
• Committed to completing the full 12-month programme.

Skills

Love for food

Willing to learn

Time management

Proactive learner

Team player

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

The Inn Collection Group is opening The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere and seeking passionate people to join our team from day one. This 55-bedroom, food-led operation offers hands-on kitchen training in a vibrant, guest-focused environment.

Our Chef Academy Apprenticeship provides a nationally recognised Level 2 Commis Chef qualification, mentor-led masterclasses, and real kitchen experience while you earn. You’ll travel to masterclasses, learn butchery, bread-making, and fish prep, completing a