Apprentice Chef - ICC

Key Responsibilities

As part of our kitchen team, you will play an essential role in delivering high‑quality food and maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Food Preparation & Cooking

Prepare ingredients such as washing, peeling and chopping, under the guidance of senior chefs. Cook and plate dishes following agreed recipes, portion control, and presentation standards. Operate kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers, ensuring correct temperatures at all times. Assist with food service when required.

Food Safety & Compliance

Maintain high operational and personal hygiene standards in line with the Food Safety Act. Follow all Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of all food items as directed by the chef in charge. Monitor, probe and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries. Strictly follow assured safe catering principles and fridge/decanting discipline.

Kitchen Cleanliness & Organisation

Keep all work areas clean and tidy, adopting a “clean as you go” approach. Set up and close down your workstation each day, ensuring all tools, knives, tables, and equipment are cleaned and sanitised. Follow correct opening, closing and handover procedures, with a strong focus on safety and security.

Teamwork & Development

Work enthusiastically as part of a busy, supportive kitchen team. Take part in ongoing training and development from senior chefs. Maintain accurate records as required by the chef in charge.

Training Outcome:

On completion of the Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to embark onto a Level 3 apprenticeship to further their skills' development through internal training programmes.

Employer Description:
We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

Working Hours :
5 days out of 7. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Creative