Commis Chef Apprentice

The Manor House Inn are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Commis Chef apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.

What you'll do

Duties will include:

• Managing food orders
• Demonstrating basic knife skills
• Preparing a range of food types
• Complying with health and safety in relation to food preparation
• Working both within a team and independently during service
• Managing, stocking and rotating larders
• Maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen

Training

• You will be working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard
• You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor
• You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell one day per week as part of the apprenticeship training

After the apprenticeship

• Opportunities may be available to progress to a Chef de Partie role
• Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent position

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 3)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 3)

Things to consider

• Own transport is essential due to remote location and getting to and from St Austell College

About the employer

At the Manor House Inn we are open 7 days a week, serving food 6 days a week, Tuesday to Saturday at both lunch time and in the evenings, plus a Sunday carvery every Sunday lunchtime from 12-3.

Our head chef, Joss, has over 15 years experience and has worked his from kitchen porter to head chef and owner. Joss prides himself on making everything from scratch, even condiments such as mayonnaise.

Our menu is a mixture of pub classics and modern interpretations of dishes from all around the world. The menu is available as both inhouse and takeaway options.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Commis chef (level 2), Catering and hospitality
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Shifts will vary, Tuesday to Saturday, between 10.00am to 2.30pm and 5.00pm to 10.00pm. Sunday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Up to 35 hours per week.
• Start date: 11 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year