Commis Chef Apprentice

What you'll do at work: Responsibilities within the role will include: Assisting experienced chefs with the preparation and cooking of various dishes Preparing fresh ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and storing vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients safely Learning essential kitchen skills, including knife handling, food preparation, cooking methods, presentation and maintaining consistent portion sizes Supporting the preparation and service of dishes during busy restaurant periods, working as part of a team to deliver high-quality food efficiently Learning about food hygiene, food safety, allergen awareness, temperature control, stock rotation and safe food storage Helping maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen, including cleaning workstations, equipment and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures Assisting with stock checks, deliveries, date labelling, ingredient rotation and reducing food waste Learning how to follow recipes, prepare dishes to the restaurants standards and maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation Developing teamwork, communication, time management and problem-solving skills while working towards a recognised chef apprenticeship qualification Gradually taking on more responsibility as skills and confidence develop, with training and supervision from experience kitchen staff