Culinary Apprentice: Learn, Earn & Grow

St Austell Brewery; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in

30% off food and drink across pubs

50% off overnight stays + 2-night stay

Westfield Rewards discounts

Free meals on shift

Paid volunteering leave

Job summary

St Austell Brewery invites aspiring chefs to join The Royal Castle as a Chef Apprentice. This role combines hands-on kitchen work with a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in Professional Cookery, helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification while you earn a wage.

You’ll work in a busy kitchen, learn from experienced chefs, master core techniques, food safety, and presentation, and you’ll have clear paths to senior roles across our Cornwall-to-Isles of Scilly estate.

Qualifications

• Motivated, hands-on and eager to learn in a busy kitchen.
• Willing to train for a professional cookery qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Learn core kitchen techniques and food presentation.
• Understand how a professional kitchen operates.
• Work efficiently under pressure.
• Build resilience and adaptability for live service.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Hands-on learner

Under pressure

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery

Job description

St Austell Brewery invites aspiring chefs to join The Royal Castle as a Chef Apprentice. This role combines hands-on kitchen work with a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in Professional Cookery, helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification while you earn a wage.

You’ll work in a busy kitchen, learn from experienced chefs, master core techniques, food safety, and presentation, and you’ll have clear paths to senior roles across our Cornwall-to-Isles of Scilly estate.