Chef Apprentice
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Company: the National Motorcycle Museum ltd
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Location: Allesley, CV5 9AL
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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-2000043610
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Application Deadline Date: 21/08/2026
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Start Date: 28/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 35 hours including weekends and bank holidays. Days and shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Landmark destination with Rosette Aspirations, Start your career as a Commis Chef at Windmill Village Hotel — gain hands-on kitchen experience, learn from expert chefs, and build essential skills in a supportive, professional environment while earning as you train.
Training to be Provided
- This program is delivered mostly in the workplace, allowing you to build the skills needed by your employer
- Skills days in College are offered to help you develop your theory and also to target specialist skills
Future Prospects
Full time role within the business.
Vacancy Detail
- Preparing basic ingredients (washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, trimming meat, preparing sauces)
- Assisting senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef) with food preparation and cooking
- Cooking simple dishes or components of dishes under supervision
- Ensuring food is prepared to the required quality and presentation standards
- Keeping workstations clean, organised, and hygienic at all times
- Following food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g. HACCP procedures)
- Receiving and storing deliveries correctly (checking quality, stock rotation/FIFO)
- Helping with mise en place for busy service periods
- Plating and garnishing dishes according to the pub’s style
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any faults
- Managing time efficiently during busy service to meet demand
- Assisting with stock control and informing senior staff of shortages
- Supporting other sections of the kitchen when needed
- Learning new cooking techniques and menu items
- Working as part of a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations