Introduction
Sala Thai Kitchen is an award-winning Thai restaurant and cooking school in the heart of St Albans, led by experienced cookery teacher Thippawan Rashleigh. We're looking for a passionate Commis Chef Apprentice to begin their culinary career with us, learning the art of authentic Thai cuisine within a friendly and supportive kitchen team.
About the Employer
Sala Thai Kitchen is an award-winning Thai restaurant and cooking school in the heart of St Albans, led by experienced cookery teacher Thippawan Rashleigh.
Thippi grew up in a small village northeastern of Thailand, Chaiyaphum with food as her love language. Now based in St Albans, she brings the soul of her hometown to every dish — using Thai herbs and spices, seasonal produce, and locally sourced ingredients to create flavours that are both deeply authentic and beautifully of-the-moment. Thippi is passionate about sustainability: cook what you have at home, in the right portions, and create no waste.
Her three passions — people, food, and yoga — shape everything she does. Whether she's cooking for first-time visitors or old friends, running a class, or writing her debut cookbook, Thippi's mission is always the same: connection through food.
What You'll Do
This apprenticeship follows the nationally recognised ST0228 Commis Chef standard, giving you a genuine Level 2 qualification while you earn and work alongside experienced chefs, learning fundamental cooking techniques, food preparation skills, and kitchen operations within a professional restaurant environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing ingredients for service, including authentic Thai pastes, herbs, and specialist ingredients
- Assisting with cooking and food preparation across every section of the kitchen
- Learning a variety of Thai and general cooking techniques and methods from an experienced cookery teacher
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
- Receiving and storing deliveries appropriately
- Keeping kitchen equipment and workstations clean and organised
- Supporting menu preparation and presentation
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers as part of a positive, friendly team
Training Outcome
- A genuine route into a career as a chef, with real progression opportunities as Sala Thai grows
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - Level 2-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - Level 2-9
Course Information
Course: Commis chef (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Catering and hospitality
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 35 hours per week- shift work including evenings and weekends; exact shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: OAKLANDS COLLEGE
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