Commis Chef Apprentice
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Company The Tiny Thai
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Provider CORNWALL COLLEGE
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Location Wadebridge, PL27 7DA
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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-2000060980
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Application Deadline Date 23/11/2026
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Start Date 18/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Your hours will be on a rota consisting of daytime, evening, weekend and weekday hours, from 10:00 to 22:00
Brief Description
The Tiny Thai are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to get an insight into the industry and develop new skills.
Training to be Provided
You will be required to travel once a week to Cornwall College, St Austell or Cornwall College, Camborne.
Future Prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to grow within the business and progress to a higher-level apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Responsibilities within the role will include:
- Assisting experienced chefs with the preparation and cooking of authentic Thai dishes, learning traditional ingredients, flavours, techniques and recipes
- Preparing fresh ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and storing vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients safely
- Learning essential kitchen skills, including knife handling, food preparation, cooking methods, presentation and maintaining consistent portion sizes
- Supporting the preparation and service of dishes during busy restaurant periods, working as part of a team to deliver high-quality food efficiently
- Learning about food hygiene, food safety, allergen awareness, temperature control, stock rotation and safe food storage
- Helping maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen, including cleaning workstations, equipment and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures
- Assisting with stock checks, deliveries, date labelling, ingredient rotation and reducing food waste
- Learning how to follow recipes, prepare dishes to the restaurants standards and maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation
- Developing teamwork, communication, time management and problem-solving skills while working towards a recognised chef apprenticeship qualification
- Gradually taking on more responsibility as skills and confidence develop, with training and supervision from experience kitchen staff
Other Information
- Work is shift-based, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- The role involves long periods on your feet, in a hot and fast paced environment
- Late finishes
- Uniform is provided
- Must be an interest in learning about Thai food