Commis Chef- Apprentice

Bel & The Dragon Cookham

Maidenhead

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25% staff discount off food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Opportunity to grow in your role

Option to receive up to 35% of earnings early

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon Cookham offers an exciting Commis Chef Apprenticeship, providing school leavers and career changers a chance to thrive in the culinary field. You'll gain practical experience in vibrant kitchens across the South of England while studying one day per week. The program is supported by world-class training and mentorship from experienced Head Chefs. Enjoy benefits like a staff discount, tipped earnings, and access to an online benefits platform. Become part of a dynamic team passionate about high-quality food.

Qualifications

A 'get up and go' attitude.
Drive to succeed in hospitality.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, hot kitchen.

Responsibilities

Receive training in all aspects of food preparation.
Work in one of our selected restaurants or hotels.
Study 1 day per week at a college partner while being paid.

Skills

Determination

Drive to succeed

Good communicator

Excellent team player

Enjoy working within a fast-paced kitchen

Focused on detail

Passionate about cooking

Reliable & trustworthy

Job description

Bel & The Dragon Cookham is one of the oldest coaching inns in England and sits on the village’s picture‑postcard high street, a short stroll from the Thames path. Bel & The Dragon offers ten beautiful en‑suite bedrooms in addition to an attractive, spacious restaurant & cosy bar area.

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 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 Bel & The Dragon as part of the Fuller's Chefs' Guild Apprenticeship.

About the programme:

A Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Bel & The Dragon 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 Bel & The Dragon 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 1 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 4 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. 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 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 eyecare appointments - plus many more.
Full induction and training
Opportunity to grow in your role
The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money.

Who are we looking for?

Desired skills: