Apprentice Commis Chef

Love food and all things 'pubby'? Interested in learning the skills required to be a chef?

Learn on the job at our brilliant family-owned gastro pub in Hanley Swan. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the kitchen, with support and guidance from qualified chefs.

What you'll do

• To prepare a variety of fresh ingredients for use in dishes throughout service
• To use a variety of cooking techniques
• To assist the chefs during service, with the view to progress to running your own section during service under supervision
• To assist in the cleaning of the kitchen both at the end of the day and deep cleans throughout the week

Training

Commis Chef Level 2.

After the apprenticeship

Once your apprenticeship is completed you will be able to work as a qualified commis chef. From there you would be able gain experience, increase your knowledge and progress your skills which could lead on to a role as chef de partie.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

We are a very busy gastro pub, on some nights we can do over 100 covers, so you will need to be able to work at speed and remain calm under pressure.

A career as a chef is very intense with unsociable hours, long periods of time on your feet and a high-pressure environment. You will need to be sure you are able to commit to the role long term.

Being a chef is also incredibly rewarding; there is a real sense of camaraderie within the team, and you will be supported every step of the way. You will be able to have creative input on our menus, learn new skills and serve incredible food that you can be proud of.

About the employer

We are a gorgeous village gastro-pub in the picturesque village of Hanley Swan just outside of Malvern. A family run business since 2014, we have turned The Swan into one of the best pubs in Worcestershire! We are passionate about all things ‘pubby' – a cosy bar, roaring fires, a spectacular garden and show stopping food. We received Highly Commended in the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2024/25 for Pub of the Year, and we are looking forward to achieving more accolades as we drive the business forward.

WEBSITE: WWW.THEHANLEYSWANINN.COM

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: 48 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday: 9:45am to 9:30pm (2-hour break - unpaid)

Saturday: 9:45am to 9:30pm (20-minute break unpaid)

Sunday: 9:45am to 6pm (20-minute break unpaid)

Work 4 days with your 5th day being at college.

• Start date: 4 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £19,968 a year