Apprentice Commis Chef - Northampton
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Company: COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
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Location: Northampton, NN6 8BD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000006896
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 30/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Venue Collection on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As an apprentice chef you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers.
Training to be Provided
Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Future Prospects
On completion of the Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship the apprentice will have the opportunity to embark onto a Level 3 apprenticeship to further their skills development through internal training programmes.
Vacancy Detail
Duties will include:
- Help set up the kitchen
- Gather and organise ingredients for the day’s menu
- Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
- Prepare basic items (chopping vegetables, peeling potatoes, etc.)
- Support chefs in preparing and cooking dishes
- Follow recipes and instructions precisely
- Measure ingredients accurately
- Plate and garnish dishes under supervision
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools
- Keep work areas tidy and organised
- Dispose of food waste properly
- Sanitise surfaces regularly
- Check inventory and inform chefs of low supplies
- Assist in receiving and storing deliveries
- Rotate stock (first in, first out) to ensure freshness
- Observe and learn different cooking techniques
- Ask questions and seek feedback from senior chefs
- Practice basic knife skills and food preparation
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff
- Help other team members as needed
- Follow all safety and hygiene standards
- Assist in cleaning and shutting down the kitchen
- Store leftover ingredients properly
- Prepare items needed for the next day
Other Information
Candidates must be aged 18+ (due to insurnace purposes), no good transport links, ideally candidate would have driving licence and own transport.