Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Chef Apprenticeships; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary training program in the UK offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen while receiving world-class training. As a chef apprentice, you will be mentored by experienced head chefs and attend college one day a week. The position requires determination, good communication, and a passion for quality food. Benefits include staff discounts, tips, and access to a healthcare cash plan. Join a team that values personal and professional growth while earning a competitive wage.

Benefits

25% staff discount off food and drink

A fair share of tips, paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Growing opportunities

Access to earnings with Wagestream

Qualifications

• Strong determination and passion for a culinary career.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Skills

Determination - a 'get up and go' attitude

Drive to succeed

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

Job description

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.

Required 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

Benefits

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