Commis Chef Apprentice - Rockford

fullers; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning apprenticeship program as a Commis Chef and kickstart your culinary career! This opportunity offers hands-on training in vibrant kitchens, with mentorship from experienced chefs. You'll gain invaluable skills while being paid and studying at a partner college. Enjoy a supportive team environment, and develop your passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With numerous perks, including discounts and a healthcare plan, this role is perfect for those eager to thrive in the hospitality industry and grow both personally and professionally.

Benefits

25% staff discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Opportunity for professional growth

Wagestream access for early earnings

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, just a passion for cooking.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Work under the guidance of experienced chefs.

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

Education

School leaver or equivalent

Job description

Commis Chef Apprentice - Rockford

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 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 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. 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 eyecare 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. This means 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

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 - always turning up for shifts and training sessions