Apprentice Chef - Southwick / Cosham

Apprentice Chef - Southwick / Cosham Job Title: Apprentice Chef - Cosham Salary/Hourly Rate: 12.76 per hour Location: Southwick Park, PO17 6EJ Reporting to: Line Manager Hours/Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, rotating shifts, 50.2 weeks per year Contractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+ and willing to undergo a DBS check About the Role Are you passionate about food and keen to develop your culinary skills in a professional kitchen? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Commis Chef through a nationally recognised apprenticeship programme. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced chefs, and develop the skills needed for a successful career in hospitality. We're currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team and help deliver exceptional experiences for Southwick Park on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week . 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 L2 Commis Chef qualification and become a qualified Commis Chef. Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image. Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations. Our Ideal Apprentice Will: Be a quick learner who can absorb and apply new information. Work independently and respond positively to unexpected challenges. Have excellent attention to detail. Be confident following detailed recipes and processes. Communicate effectively and ask questions to support their learning. Demonstrate good timekeeping and reliability. Follow instructions carefully. Hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. Benefits Package 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 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 Apprenticeship funding assurance requirements; and Applicable audit requirements. Following completion of the screening call, we will review the information you have provided against current apprenticeship funding rules and the requirements of the role to determine your eligibility for the apprenticeship programme. This is a mandatory stage of the application process and helps ensure that applicants meet the criteria required to undertake an apprenticeship. Job Reference: com/1009/95745001/52832298/APR #Compass Apprenticeships 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.