Apprentice Chef

Apprentice Chef position available at the Open Ditch, Sinton green. An opportunity to produce, tasty good quality food in a fun, supportive, environment with scope to use your individual flair.

What you'll do

• Food preparation
• Batch cooking
• Stock control, proper storage and rotation
• Complete all necessary daily / weekly checks and documentation
• Oversee pot wash / kitchen porter

After the apprenticeship

• Opportunity to develop dishes to add to the menu
• Opportunity to adapt dishes currently on the menu
• Catering for any events at The Open Ditch

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Aptitude and flair for cooking

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 2)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 2)

Things to consider

• Must be competent in basic food preparation and cooking
• Able to work off own initiative and manage time effectively

About the employer

The Open Ditch is a freehold public house & sports bar, serving homemade meals and bar snacks form midday to 8pm

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Commis chef (level 2), Catering and hospitality
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 45 hours a week. Working week: Wednesday 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Thursday - Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,720 a year