Apprentice Commis Chef - Villa Park in Birmingham

We’re on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic Apprentice Commis Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at Villa Park! This is a full‑time, 40‑hour opportunity to kick‑start your culinary career in one of the most exciting hospitality environments around.

As an apprentice, you’ll be right at the heart of the action - learning from talented chefs, mastering essential skills, and getting hands‑on experience preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to top standards. You’ll keep our kitchen running smoothly with brilliant hygiene, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

In return, you’ll join a company that invests in your growth, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go the extra mile. If you’re passionate about food, eager to learn, and ready to take your first big step in the culinary world, we want to hear from you!

On completion of the Apprenticeship, you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified commis chef.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Keeping high standards of personal hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, following all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the standards set by senior chefs - with great portion control and attention to detail.
• Storing and disposing of food safely, and keeping fridges, freezers, and hot holding equipment at the correct temperatures (and recording them).
• Following safe catering practices at all times, including proper decanting, fridge discipline, and “clean as you go” routines.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing opening, closing, and handover procedures with a focus on safety and security.
• Working as a positive, proactive member of a busy kitchen team and supporting senior chefs whenever needed.
• Preparing ingredients - washing, peeling, chopping - and assisting with mise en place.
• Cooking and plating dishes to agreed recipes and standards.
• Safely operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, stoves, and microwaves.
• Setting up and closing down your workstation, including cleaning and sanitising all tools, equipment, and surfaces.

Full training will be provided - all you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Our Ideal Apprentice Will:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Great teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Organised approach
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Previous kitchen experience is a big plus

Benefits Package:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodafone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby’s first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

Apprenticeship Funding Requirements:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a short questionnaire and participate in a screening call to determine your eligibility for apprenticeship funding in line with the Department for Education funding rules. This is a mandatory step of the application process to ensure that you meet the criteria for apprenticeship funding.

Please note: We reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.