Commis Chef Apprentice
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Company: Koop & Kraft
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Location: WATERLOOVILLE, PO8 8DH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000039016
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Flexible hours but usually includes some weekends and evenings. Days off and hours may vary from week to week. Exact shifts TBC.
Brief Description
We're looking for someone who has an interest in good quality food and cooking, who can work in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our fresh food, working as part of a team, helping to keep our restaurant thriving and our customers happy.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will attend college one day per week at HSDC South Downs Campus, Waterlooville, in the training kitchens. In addition, they will have visits to the workplace by our chef trainer to review the tasks they are doing there
Future Prospects
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a further role within the company and progression to the Chef de Partie Level 3 apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Your role will be developing your skills in the following areas:
- Prepare food items in line with current legislation. Follow our recipe and presentation specifications, including portion control and waste management
- Finish food items in line with our standards
- Clean and maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment, including preparation, cooking and storage areas
- Complete food safety management system documentation
- Carry out stock checks and follow stock rotation systems
- Operate and clean specialist kitchen equipment following safe handling procedures
- Receive and check deliveries of food items, equipment and chemicals and store correctly
- As part of team ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
- Contribute to our ongoing review of menus to improve our culinary offer
Other Information
- This role will require some weekend working and some evening working