Commis Chef Apprentice

BOXPARK; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BOXPARK is offering a unique Commis Chef Apprenticeship, perfect for those looking to kickstart their culinary career. You'll gain hands-on experience in vibrant kitchens, learn from experienced chefs, and enjoy beneficial perks including staff discounts and the chance to earn while you learn.

Benefits

25% staff discount off food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Opportunity to grow in your role

Get paid early option

Qualifications

• Ideal for school leavers or career changers.
• Strong passion for cooking and quality required.
• Good communication skills and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in all aspects of food preparation.
• Work 4 days a week in one of the selected restaurants.
• Study 1 day per week at a college partner.

Skills

Determination

Drive to succeed

Good communicator

Team player

Passionate about cooking

Job description

Baraset Barn will provide an unforgettable dining experience. Granite, pewter and oak are used to dramatic effect within the restaurant, which comfortably seats around 100 people.
The original flagstones remind diners of the barn's 200-year history, while the on-view glass-fronted kitchen adds state of the art restaurant practices and visual appeal.
Upstairs at our venue, two separate dining areas await, ideal for private business functions or family gatherings. Our restaurant offers extensive decking for alfresco dining. Indulge in a wide-ranging menu featuring prime steaks, classic salads, and succulent seafood.

Want to learn whilst you earn and develop your culinary skills to the highest standard?

Our award-winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in the industry and provide an incredible opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.

We have been awarded ‘Best Apprenticeship Training Programme’ by the British Institute of Innkeeping and collected the Silver Award for 'Best Apprenticeship Programme' at the Training Journal Awards.

Start your winning career with Lovely Pubs as part of the Fuller's Chefs' Guild Apprenticeship.

About the programme:

A Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Lovely Pubs is ideal for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to get the best start to a chef career.

You’ll receive training in all aspects of food preparation whilst gaining an insight into some of the liveliest kitchens across the South of England.

Working in a Lovely Pubs Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a full team to support and mentor you, you’ll develop a rich understanding of food and a passion for our fresh, seasonal and local produce.You will study 1 day per week at one of our college partners and receive world-class training while being paid. When you're not at college you will work 4 days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels while being mentored by one of our Head Chefs.

What can we offer you?

• 25% staff discount off food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. This increases the longer you work for us, up to 40%
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay
• Discounted hotel stays
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100’s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments - plus many more.
• Full induction and training
• Opportunity to grow in your role
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money.

Who are we looking for?

Desired skills:

• Determination – a ‘get up and go’ attitude
• Drive to succeed – in an exciting career in hospitality
• Good communicator
• Excellent team player
• Enjoy working within a fast-paced, hot kitchen
• Focused on the detail
• Passionate about cooking and obsessed with quality
• Reliable & trustworthy - never letting your colleagues down