Commis Chef Apprentice

What you'll do at work:

Responsibilities within the role will include:

• Assisting experienced chefs with the preparation and cooking of various dishes
• 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