Apprentice Commis Chef - Chertsey

We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice commis chef to join our team and help deliver exceptional experiences for RA Group on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. This Apprentice Commis Chef role is based at Compass House, the UK corporate headquarters of Compass Group UK & Ireland, located on Guildford Street in Chertsey, Surrey. You’ll be working in a professional and supportive kitchen environment providing food services for colleagues based on site.

As an apprentice commis chef, you will work alongside a passionate and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills through structured training. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!

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

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Preparing, cooking & presenting dishes to required standard and portion spec.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
• Ensure correct use of all equipment.
• Ensure food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste.
• Assist with the processing of food orders.
• Perform general tasks to support effective food service delivery on a daily basis.
• Minimise waste and store food correctly.
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested.

Our Ideal Apprentice Will:

• Be passionate about working with food and the catering industry.
• Able to work in a busy, high pressure & fast environment.
• Have great communication skills.
• Able to think fast.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Show willingness to learn.
• Have basic kitchen awareness.
• Exhibit good hygiene and organisation.
• Have a passion for food.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Possess physical stamina.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to):

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check.
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cashback on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Sharebuy Scheme.
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards.
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees.
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts.
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards.
• Vodafone discounts.
• Ongoing training & development and career pathway.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK & Ireland 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!

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.

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.