Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship AT Summerfield Care Home

Are you passionate about food, eager to learn and ready to start an exciting career in hospitality? At Summerfield Care Home, they are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Commis Chef to join their busy and friendly kitchen team.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook appetising, nutritious meals for residents on a daily basis, following established menus and individual dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely and meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs.
• Carry out basic food ordering and ensure food is stored correctly.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain effective stock rotation to minimise waste and ensure food freshness.
• Maintain accurate records, including cleaning schedules, food temperature checks and fridge temperature logs.
• Liaise with other members of staff regarding meal times, numbers of residents, special dietary requirements and individual needs.
• Ensure all records and documentation are kept accurate, up to date and properly filed, including temperature control and stock sheets.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

After the apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

Things to consider

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About the employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Commis chef (level 2), Catering and hospitality
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Sunday (hours to be confirmed)

1 role - 20 hours

1 role - 30 hours.

• Start date: 30 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year