Commis Chef Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Commis Chef Apprentice, where you'll develop culinary skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy training in vibrant kitchens and benefit from a structured program that combines work and study, all while earning a competitive wage.

Benefits

25% staff discount on food and drinks

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Opportunities to grow

Option to receive earnings as you earn

Qualifications

• Ideal for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to start a chef career.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in all aspects of food preparation.
• Work four days a week in selected restaurants or hotels.

Skills

Determination

Drive

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Passionate about Cooking

Job description

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The Moat House Inn serves grills, steaks from our wood-fired oven, and authentic Italian pizzas. Of course, we also offer a variety of other delicious food and drinks you expect from a lovely pub.

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

Our award-winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in the industry, offering an incredible opportunity to learn, thrive, and succeed.

We have been awarded ‘Best Apprenticeship Training Programme’ by the British Institute of Innkeeping and received the Silver Award for 'Best Apprenticeship Programme' at the Training Journal Awards.

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

About the programme:

A Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Lovely Pubs is ideal for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to start a chef career.

You will receive training in all aspects of food preparation while gaining insight into some of the liveliest kitchens across the South of England.

Working in a Lovely Pubs kitchen is exciting and challenging. With a full team to support and mentor you, you'll develop a strong 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 and receive world-class training while being paid. When you're not at college, you will work four days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels, mentored by one of our Head Chefs.

What can we offer you?

• 25% staff discount on food and drinks across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. This increases the longer you work for us, up to 40%.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay.
• Discounted hotel stays.
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can save at hundreds of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year, you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim money back for dental and eye care appointments, among other benefits.
• Full induction and training.
• Opportunities to grow in your role.
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them, so you don’t need to wait until payday.

Who are we looking for?

Desired skills include:

• Determination – a ‘get up and go’ attitude.
• Drive to succeed in an exciting hospitality career.
• Excellent team player.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, hot kitchen.
• Attention to detail.
• Passionate about cooking and obsessed with quality.