Apprentice Commis Chef

Apprentice Commis Chef – Northampton

We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Venue Collection on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week.

• Job Title:
  
  Apprentice Commis Chef – Northampton
• Salary/Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
• Location:
  
  Sedgebrook Hall, Northampton, NN6 8BD
• Reporting to:
  Head Chef
• Hours/working pattern: 40 hours per week (5 days over
  7)
• Contractual Requirements:
  Candidates must be aged 18+, have good transport links (ideally a driving licence and own transport)

You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship! Upon completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the Comm‑is Chef L2 and become a qualified commis chef.

• Help set up the kitchen.
• Gather and organise ingredients for the day’s menu.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Prepare basic items (chopping vegetables, peeling potatoes, etc.).
• Support chefs in preparing and cooking dishes.
• Follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Measure ingredients accurately.
• Plate and garnish dishes under supervision.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools.
• Keep work areas tidy and organised.
• Dispose of food waste properly.
• Sanitize surfaces regularly.
• Check inventory and inform chefs of low supplies.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries.
• Rotate stock (first in, first out) to ensure freshness.
• Observe and learn different cooking techniques.
• Ask questions and seek feedback from senior chefs.
• Practice basic knife skills and food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Help other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in cleaning and shutting down the kitchen.
• Store leftover ingredients properly.
• Prepare items needed for the next day.

• Attention to detail, careful measurement, presentation, and adherence to recipes.
• Teamwork and willingness to collaborate and communicate with other kitchen staff.
• Willingness to learn, receptive to feedback and eager to pick up new techniques and knowledge.
• Organisation – keeping workstations clean and ingredients properly arranged.
• Basic cooking techniques familiarity with boiling, sautéing, roasting, grilling, etc.
• Physical stamina – able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Adaptability – comfortable with changes in menu, pace, or environment.
• Passion for food – genuine interest in cooking and culinary arts.

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Aviva Digicare – free annual healthcare check.
• Medicash – discounted health cash plan providing cash back on medical treatments including dental, optical and consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Sharebuy scheme.
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and long service awards.
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees.
• Exclusive benefits & wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Entertainment, health & wellbeing and travel discounts.
• Shopping discounts – save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing shopping cards.
• Vodafone discounts.
• On‑going training & development and career pathway.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be:
Variable shifts.

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, sit, and celebrate at Sedgebrook Hall. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training and every business event in between, our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.