Commis Chef Apprentice

Assisting Head Chef in the kitchen with food preparation Ensure food is served on time and to the highest quality In conjunction with the House Manager & Head Chef ensure that all the staff are familiar with the daily menu including content and explanation To conduct quality and standards checks around the catering area when on duty To ensure clear communication is given to the food service and waiting staff To ensure a high level of service from the food service team at all times To effectively liaise with all members of food service team on a day to day basis To notify of reduced stock levels to ensure adequate supply To provide the House Manager and Head Chef with the relevant information required relating to stock and purchasing To ensure that all day to day amendments in respect of catering are communicated to the relevant staff To work at all times to reduce food waste and ensure compliance with all environmental requirements To wear the correct standard of dress or uniform at all times To ensure that the kitchen and service area is well maintained and that all food hygiene and health and safety requirements are adhered to in these areas To ensure that the statutory regulations pertaining to safety and hygiene operations of the kitchen and ancillary areas are complied with

Training:

The apprentice will attend South Downs Campus one day per week where they will do their learning for their Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship.  This will consist of 4 hours practical in the kitchens and 2 hours theory.  Other learning will also be done in the work place in liaison with the work based trainer.



Training Outcome:

To progress and develop skills in order to run the kitchen in absence of Head Chef



Employer Description:

Founded in 1902, Rowlands Castle Golf Club shares its heritage with several esteemed courses such as Sunningdale and Wentworth, all designed by the international course designer Harry Colt.

A gem of a course situated on the fringe of South Downs National Park,  Rowlands Castle Golf Club is an example of a quality and desirable parkland course, extending to 6642 yards from the black tees. The course provides a wonderful, exciting challenge for all levels of golfer. There are a fair proportion of great par 5 holes, several challenging par 4 holes, with some risk and reward shorter holes. This results in a combination of ingredients which make for a memorable and enjoyable golfing experience.

As a members club we take great pride in providing an exceptional membership experience bringing together likeminded people from all walks of life. The club continues to invest in improving our all-round facilities with a stunning clubhouse, bunker renovations and extensive drainage work. These are just a few of the investments that make Rowlands Castle the stand out club in the area.



Working Hours :
There will be a mix of shifts some day time and some evening.

Skills:
Communication skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Use own initiative


  • Location: LINKS LANE ROWLANDS CASTLE HANTS PO9 6AE
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
  • Posted: 09-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk