APPRENTICE COMMIS CHEF

  • Company: The Swan Inn
  • Location: WORCESTER, WR8 0EA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality
  • Ref: NAS-2000058412
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/10/2026
  • Start Date: 04/11/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday: 9:45am to 9:30pm (2-hour break - unpaid) Saturday: 9:45am to 9:30pm (20-minute break unpaid) Sunday: 9:45am to 6pm (20-minute break unpaid) Work 4 days with your 5th day being at college.

Brief Description

Love food and all things 'pubby'? Interested in learning the skills required to be a chef?  


Learn on the job at our brilliant family-owned gastro pub in Hanley Swan. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the kitchen, with support and guidance from qualified chefs. 

Training to be Provided

Commis Chef Level 2.

Future Prospects

Once your apprenticeship is completed you will be able to work as a qualified commis chef. From there you would be able gain experience, increase your knowledge and progress your skills which could lead on to a role as chef de partie. 

Vacancy Detail


  • To prepare a variety of fresh ingredients for use in dishes throughout service

  • To use a variety of cooking techniques

  • To assist the chefs during service, with the view to progress to running your own section during service under supervision

  • To assist in the cleaning of the kitchen both at the end of the day and deep cleans throughout the week 

Other Information

We are a very busy gastro pub, on some nights we can do over 100 covers, so you will need to be able to work at speed and remain calm under pressure.  


A career as a chef is very intense with unsociable hours, long periods of time on your feet and a high-pressure environment. You will need to be sure you are able to commit to the role long term.


Being a chef is also incredibly rewarding; there is a real sense of camaraderie within the team, and you will be supported every step of the way. You will be able to have creative input on our menus, learn new skills and serve incredible food that you can be proud of. 

Ready to start your adventure?