Apprentice Commis Chef - Northampton

Salary/Hourly Rate: £12.60 Per hour

Location: Sedgebrook Hall, Northampton, NN6 8BD

Reporting to: Head Chef

Hours/working pattern: 40 hours a week, 5 days over 7

Contractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+, ideally candidate would have driving license and own transport.

Overview: We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Venue Collection on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As an apprentice chef you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help set up the kitchen.
• Gather and organise ingredients for the day’s menu.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Prepare basic items (chopping vegetables, peeling potatoes, etc.).
• Support chefs in preparing and cooking dishes.
• Follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Measure ingredients accurately.
• Plate and garnish dishes under supervision.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools.
• Keep work areas tidy and organised.
• Dispose of food waste properly.
• Sanitize surfaces regularly.
• Check inventory and inform chefs of low supplies.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries.
• Rotate stock (first in, first out) to ensure freshness.
• Observe and learn different cooking techniques.
• Ask questions and seek feedback from senior chefs.
• Practice basic knife skills and food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Help other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in cleaning and shutting down the kitchen.
• Store leftover ingredients properly.
• Prepare items needed for the next day.

Our Ideal Apprentice:

• Preferred skills but will train: Attention to Detail, Careful measurement, presentation, and adherence to recipes.
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate and communicate with other kitchen staff.
• Willingness to Learn: Receptive to feedback and eager to pick up new techniques and knowledge.
• Organisation: Keeping workstations clean and ingredients properly arranged.
• Basic Cooking Techniques: Familiarity with boiling, sautéing, roasting, grilling, etc.
• Physical Stamina: Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with changes in menu, pace, or environment.
• Passion for Food: Genuine interest in cooking and culinary arts.

Benefits:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check.
• Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back 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.
• On-going training & development and career pathway.

About Compass Group UK & Ireland: 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 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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.