Commis Chef Apprentice
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Company: THE CABINET ROOMS COLLECTION LTD
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Location: WINCHESTER, SO23 8SA
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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-2000027856
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 3 x 6-hour shifts between Tuesday and Sunday. Usual daytime but may include some evenings. Also paid day at college - 6 hours.
Brief Description
Start your career in professional cooking at Cabinet Rooms, a popular independent café-bar in Winchester. As a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on kitchen experience preparing fresh food while studying towards a recognised qualification, learning from experienced chefs in a creative hospitality environment.
Training to be Provided
- Complete the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
- Attend Southampton College on a day-release basis
- Gain hands-on training at the Cabinet Rooms, working alongside experienced chefs
- Build a portfolio demonstrating your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Receive ongoing support from a Professional Trainer
- Complete an end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship qualification
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the kitchen team, allowing you to continue developing your culinary skills and experience in a professional hospitality environment.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist chefs with preparing and cooking a variety of fresh dishes
- Help prepare ingredients including vegetables, meats and sauces
- Support the team with breakfast, lunch and evening food service
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Assist with plating and presentation of dishes
- Help receive and store deliveries following stock rotation procedures
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe
- Work as part of a small, friendly kitchen team
- Learn a range of cooking techniques from experienced chefs