Apprentice Commis Chef - Le Petit Vert

As a Commis Chef Apprentice at Le Petit Vert, you’ll gain a truly well‑rounded chef experience. While the restaurant itself is proudly vegetarian and plant‑based, your apprenticeship training with Nottingham College will also cover classical and contemporary cooking techniques, including meat and fish, ensuring you leave with a full spectrum of culinary skills. This means you’ll not only specialise in the exciting world of vegetarian and vegan cuisine, which is becoming more and more popular, but also develop a broader palate and skillset that can take you anywhere in your chef career.

This role is perfect for someone looking to build a solid foundation in professional cookery, while also having the chance to shine creatively in a kitchen that celebrates sustainability, seasonality, and flavour. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of dishes, from brunch favourites to inventive small plates, and contribute to menus that change with the seasons.

• Prepping and organising ingredients for both brunch and evening service
• Assisting with cooking, plating, and presentation of dishes to a high standard
• Supporting stock control, ordering, and rotation of produce
• Learning and applying techniques to minimise waste and support a zero‑waste kitchen ethos
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety protocols
• Supporting with menu development, helping to create seasonal, sustainable vegetarian dishes that appeal to a wide audience
• Working with a variety of cooking methods and equipment to build a versatile skillset
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and consistency
• Developing confidence in customer awareness by understanding dietary needs, allergies, and preferences
• Taking part in college‑led training to gain additional knowledge of classical cookery, including meat and fish preparation, to round out your apprenticeship experience