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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Title

Delivering College

Apprenticeship Occupation

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

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Short Description

A superb opportunity has arisen to join a highly motivated professional kitchen in an impressive free house in Arundel, West Sussex. Ideally suited to someone wishing to kick start their chef career, this Commis Chef Apprentice role will combine on the job learning with studying to achieve a Level 2 Commis Chef qualification.

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Long Description

The successful applicant will have equal passion towards learning about and producing quality British Pub food while formally learning all aspects of being a chef and gaining all round experience from the existing team. A great entry level to a life as a professional chef this Commis Chef Apprenticeship this is the place to start and will take you to more senior roles such as a Chef de Partie Level 3.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to 
-Learning the best practices for operating a professional kitchen
-Prepping ingredients and components for our menu
-Cooking and serving modern British classics
-Ensuring the kitchen follows all health and safety requirements including understanding EHO guidelines and maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
-Learning the importance of monitoring and due diligence in the kitchen.
-Mastering food safety, health, and hygiene standards.
-Helping the rest of the team with daily cleaning tasks such as dishwashing and clean stations
-Building a portfolio of work with dishes demonstrating your ability and skills in your daily role
-Weekly attendance at Chichester Catering College during term-time - one full day every week from October 2025 (additional attendance may also be required for English and Maths) as well as occasional attendance at college for workshops and revision

A professional kitchen is a live and busy environment so this role will suit someone who thrives under pressure and strives to deliver excellent results.

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Requirements and Prospects

Desired Skills

Interest in future career, Experience in food prep, Kitchen Experience, Team player,
Hardworking, Punctual, Reliable, Friendly, Smiley personality, Conscientious, Flexible, Willing to learn, Works well under pressure, Takes direction, Passion for cooking, Dedicated, Takes pride in work, Multi-tasker

Desired Qualifications

“GCSE”, “Maths”, 9-2, Desired; “GCSE”, “English”, 9-2, Desired

Training to be Provided

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. Mentoring and on the job training with colleagues.

Future Prospects

Potential to move onto a Level 3 Chef De Partie Apprenticeship

Further Info

Rota’s are issued by Head Chef 2-3 weeks in advance so you need to be prepared to work different shifts between the hours of Monday to Saturday 9am – 8pm and 9am – 4pm on Sunday.
Possible cover if kitchen is short staffed due to sickness or uplift in business.
Rota’s can be subject to change and lunch breaks will be provided.
Attendance at Chichester College will be required so ability to travel will be essential.
Location is close to Ford Station and situated by the River Arun.
You MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship.
You MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
You MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
18-month apprenticeship (training period)
There is a possibility to progress to a Chef de Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship on successful completion of the Commis Chef Level 2.
Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.

About the Employer

Brief description & address

Under new management in 2024, our 17th Century pub The Ship & Anchor is one of the oldest pubs in West Sussex and still an independent Free House. Now combing a pretty, friendly well-run campsite and located beside the river Arun with lovely summer walks to Arundel or Littlehampton we are ideally placed to visit all Sussex has to offer.

Is Employer Disability Confident?

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