Apprentice Commis Chef
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Company: Storrs Hall Hotel
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Location: LA23 3LG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000056490
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 14/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts will be between the hours of 7am and 10pm on a rota basis, Monday to Sunday, with a day release to attend college. A typical working week will be a minimum of 32 hours plus the day at college.
Brief Description
The role will involve learning a range of food preparation techniques and cooking styles across the full range of sections. You would be working across the Fine Dining 2 Rosette Restaurant and the Bistro which is more relaxed dining. You would also gain experience of Pastry to produce desserts, breads and afternoon teas.
Training to be Provided
Weekly, day release to Kendal College.
Future Prospects
Next step would be to move into either further study to progress the apprenticeship into Chef De Partie level 3, gaining further qualifications or continue into full time employment without further study.
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice Commis Chef role will teach you everything you need to know about working within a professional commercial Kitchen to exacting standards, to deliver the best possible dining experience. You will learn about a range of produce and ingredients, teaching you how to develop flavours and dishes.
Main Responsibilities and Duties will include;
Prepping raw ingredients, fish, meat and vegetables
- Learning various preparation and cooking techniques across all sections of the kitchen
- Learning how to cook sauces
- Learning how to prepare for service
- Learning about stock rotation and management
- Learning how to manage fridges and larders
- Learning how to plate and present dishes
- Training in how to work to, and achieve food hygiene and food safety standards
- Building an understanding of how a kitchens’ workflow is managed
- Working closely with the kitchen team of Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs and the Head Chef
- Working closely with the Food & Beverage Team to learn how to deliver a smooth operational service
As you gain experience you will gradually start to take on more responsibilities and learn more advanced techniques and gain exposure in to things like menu planning and development.