Apprentice Commis Chef - live in available
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Company The Unicorn
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Provider THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
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Location Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5LX
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £14,976.00 per year
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Sector Catering and hospitality
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Ref NAS-2000060233
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Application Deadline Date 17/11/2026
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Start Date 24/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 36 to 40 hours per week across 7 to 8 shifts of 4 hours, worked Tuesday evening to Sunday afternoon, including weekend shifts.
Brief Description
Join our small, friendly country pub team as an Apprentice Commis Chef, mentored directly by an experienced Head Chef passionate about sharing his trade. You will learn basic food preparation, kitchen service, stock management, and food safety, with live-in accommodation and a direct bus route to central Reading available.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place on-site at the workplace.
Future Prospects
On completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential opportunity to complete further training or continue in a permanent position with us.
Vacancy Detail
- Prepare fresh ingredients and carry out basic food preparation for lunch and evening services
- Assist the Head Chef in the kitchen during busy service periods from Tuesday evening through Sunday afternoon
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and perform pot washing and kitchen clean-down duties
- Learn and apply proper stock rotation methods to ensure food freshness and minimal waste
- Follow allergy management protocols and strict food safety, health, and safety standards
- Assist with monitoring kitchen inventory and storage procedures
- Complete daily and weekly kitchen setup, deep cleaning, and closing tasks
Other Information
Must have own transport due to shift patterns and pub location.