Commis Chef Apprenticeship

The Plume of Feathers 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 fast-paced industry.

What you'll do

• Prepare vegetables, meat, fish, sauces, garnishes and desserts under chef supervision
• Cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, portions and standards during service
• Learn each kitchen section and gradually take responsibility for straightforward tasks and orders
• Check deliveries and label, date, store and rotate stock correctly.
• Follow food-safety, allergen, HACCP, cleaning and personal-hygiene procedures
• Set up and close down sections and clean equipment and work areas
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen brigade and front-of-house team during busy services
• Attend day-release training, complete off-the-job learning and maintain apprenticeship evidence

After the apprenticeship

Successful completion can lead to a permanent commis chef or chef de partie opportunity, subject to performance and vacancies. The apprentice may also progress to the Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeship and gain experience across The Plume and its sister venue.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 3/D)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 3/D)

Things to consider

The Plume is in rural Mitchell. There is a nearby bus stop, but services may not suit all evening and weekend shifts, so reliable transport is important. Free on-site parking is available.

Applicants must also be able to travel to Cornwall College Camborne for day release.

About the employer

• Crowndell Consulting operates two family-owned hospitality venues in Cornwall: The Plume of Feathers and Lewinnick Lodge.
• The apprentice will train at The Plume, a busy 16th-century country dining pub with rooms serving modern British pub food with an imaginative twist.
• The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal Cornish produce and offers hands-on experience across a varied all-day menu and regular functions.
• Based in Mitchell between Truro and Newquay, just off the A30, with a sister coastal venue in Newquay.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Commis chef (level 2), Catering and hospitality
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Days to be confirmed, 9.00am (earliest) - 10.00pm (latest).
• Start date: 5 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year