Commis Chef Apprentice

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team at the Crown & Garter as a Commis Chef Apprentice. You'll gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen while working towards a Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills. This apprenticeship offers structured training, guaranteed pay rises, and a vibrant work environment focused on sustainability and community values.

Benefits

Secure job contract

Structured training

Guaranteed annual pay rises

Free meal while on shift

20% off in farm shop

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a great attitude and love for food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing dishes for pub and café menu.
• Maintain hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Support the team in providing excellent service.

Skills

Passion for food

Curiosity

Reliability

Education

Level 1 Basic Certificate in Culinary Skills

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Begin Your Culinary Career at the Crown & Garter

At Honesty Group, especially here at Crown & Garter in Inkpen, we believe in food that’s honest, seasonal, and made with care. We're rooted in community, sustainability, and team well-being. As a Commis Chef Apprentice, you’ll become part of a close-knit team delivering fresh, local produce from our farm shop, café, and boutique pub setting.

This apprenticeship is designed for aspiring chefs who want to gain real experience in a professional kitchen while earning a Level 1 Basic Certificate in Culinary Skills.

Honesty Group is proud to be an approved organization that facilitates and signs off Level 1 Commis Chef Apprentice training, ensuring that your development meets recognised hospitality standards while remaining grounded in real-world experience.

Training Path – What You’ll Learn (Month-by-Month)

Month	Topic
1	Introduction to the Kitchen
2	Health, Hygiene & Food Safety
3	Basic Knife Skills & Vegetable Prep
4	Stocks, Soups & Sauces
5	Eggs, Dairy & Breakfast Cookery
6	Poultry & Meat Introduction
7	Fish & Shellfish Basics
8	Starch & Carbohydrates Basics
9	Cold Prep, Salads & Garnishes Basics
10	Baking & Desserts Introduction
11	Menu Understanding & Dietary Needs
12	Kitchen Efficiency & Service Prep

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist in preparing dishes for our pub and café menu, from breakfast to dinner
• Maintain top hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Learn stock rotation (FIFO), food safety and traceability protocols
• Support the team in providing warm, excellent service
• Get involved in sustainability efforts and local supplier relations
• Reflect the Honesty Group’s values in everything you do

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone passionate, curious, and reliable. You don’t need experience — just a great attitude and love for food.

Ideal traits:

• Eager to learn and open to feedback
• Calm, kind, and adaptable in a busy kitchen
• Enjoys fresh ingredients and seasonal cooking
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Get

• Secure job contract and structured training toward a Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills
• Training facilitated and signed off by Honesty Group
• Guaranteed annual pay rises
• Free meal while on shift
• 20% off in our farm shop and all Honesty products
• Employee referral bonuses

Where You’ll Work

Crown & Garter, Inkpen

A beautiful country inn with rooms, bakery, and pub nestled in West Berkshire. See more about our location: www.crownandgarter.co.uk