Commis Chef Apprentice

Chris McCambridge; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant in Dacorum is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Commis Chef Apprenticeship. You will receive hands-on training in food preparation and culinary skills, working four days a week while studying at college one day. This role offers a vibrant, supportive kitchen environment, where you can develop a passion for cooking and gain industry-recognized qualifications. Competitive perks including staff discounts and tips are available.

Benefits

25% staff discount off food and drink

Tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Professional and personal growth opportunities

Up to 35% of your earnings available as you earn

Qualifications

• A get up and go attitude is essential.
• You should have a drive to succeed in hospitality.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Work under the mentorship of a Head Chef.
• Study at college one day a week.

Skills

Determination

Drive to succeed

Good communicator

Excellent team player

Enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen

Focused on detail

Passionate about cooking

Reliable & trustworthy

Job description

The Paper Mill is a modern pub and restaurant on the banks of the Union Canal. Serving fresh food and real ales, the pub also hosts a number of events throughout the year – making it a fun but busy environment.

Want to learn whilst you earn and develop your culinary skills to the highest?3>

Our award-winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in the industry and provide an incredible opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed. We have been awarded ‘Best Apprenticeship Training Programme’ by the British Institute of Innkeeping and collected the Silver Award for Best Apprenticeship Programme at the Training Journal Awards.

Start your winning career with us as part of the Fuller's Chefs' Guild Apprenticeship.

About the programme:

A Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Fuller's is ideal for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to get the best start to a chef career. You’ll receive training in all aspects of food preparation whilst gaining an insight into some of the liveliest kitchens across the South of England. Working in a Fuller’s Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a full team to support and mentor you, you’ll develop a rich understanding of food and a passion for our fresh, seasonal and local produce. You will study one day per week at one of our college partners, receive world‑class training while being paid, and when not at college you will work four days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels while being mentored by one of our Head Chefs.

What can we offer you?

• 25% staff discount off food and drink across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after 1 year, 35% after 3 years and 40% after 5 years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay – paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100’s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 year with us you will have access to a 24‑hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eye care appointments, for example.
• Full induction and training
• The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream, meaning you won’t always need to wait until payday.

Who are we looking for?

Desired skills:

• Determination – a ‘get up and go’ attitude
• Drive to succeed – in an exciting career in hospitality
• Good communicator
• Excellent team player
• Enjoy working within a fast‑paced, hot kitchen
• Focused on the detail
• Passionate about cooking and obsessed with quality
• Reliable & trustworthy – never letting your colleagues down

What it means to be a Fuller’s Apprentice

A Fuller’s Apprenticeship is something special – just ask anyone who’s done it. If you want it, you could be General Manager or Head Chef one day; if you don’t, that’s fine too. We’ll be behind you all the way. We celebrate individuality so it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or whether you loved school – we’re only interested in your energy, your ideas and how much effort you’re willing to put in. In return, we’ll make you feel part of the family and be 100% true to you. We’ll keep our promises, take you seriously, and give you responsibility. We’ll always ask what’s next, helping you learn and get qualified – maybe even up to degree level – and we’ll show you how to do things the right way: put customers first, give them a warm welcome, and be the one that makes their visit special.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Frequently Asked Questions please go to: https://careers.fullers.co.uk/apprenticeship