Commis Chef Apprentice - West Court Retreat

Nirvana Spa & Leisure Limited is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience creating exceptional wellbeing, leisure, and hospitality experiences. Since 1972, we have remained committed to helping our guests relax, recharge, and feel their very best.

Today, our collection includes Nirvana Spa, Pulse 8 Gym, and West Court Retreat, our luxury wellness hotel. Together, these businesses offer a unique blend of spa, fitness, health, and hospitality services, delivered by a passionate team dedicated to outstanding customer care.

As a family‑run business, employing over 500 people, we take pride in our supportive culture, long‑standing values, and commitment to providing memorable experiences for every guest who visits us.

Final date to receive applications Friday, September 25, 2026 Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Hours per Week 40

About the Organisation

Nirvana Spa & Leisure Limited is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience creating exceptional wellbeing, leisure, and hospitality experiences. Since 1972, we have remained committed to helping our guests relax, recharge, and feel their very best.

Today, our collection includes Nirvana Spa, Pulse 8 Gym, and West Court Retreat, our luxury wellness hotel. Together, these businesses offer a unique blend of spa, fitness, health, and hospitality services, delivered by a passionate team dedicated to outstanding customer care.

As a family‑run business, employing over 500 people, we take pride in our supportive culture, long‑standing values, and commitment to providing memorable experiences for every guest who visits us.

West Court Retreat is a luxury 5‑star hotel offering exceptional hospitality, outstanding food and memorable experiences for our guests. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Commis Chef Apprentice to join our kitchen team and begin their culinary career in a professional, high‑quality environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, eager to learn and wants to develop their skills alongside experienced chefs in a luxury hospitality setting.

As a Commis Chef Apprentice, you will work as part of our professional kitchen brigade, supporting the preparation and service of high‑quality dishes across the hotel.

You will receive on‑the‑job training and mentoring from experienced chefs while working towards your chef apprenticeship qualification. You will learn the fundamentals of professional cookery, kitchen operations, food safety and the high standards expected within a 5‑star hotel.

The role will involve approximately 40 hours per week, including shifts across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays where required.

• Assist chefs with the preparation and cooking of food to a consistently high standard.
• Learn and develop fundamental culinary techniques and professional kitchen skills.
• Prepare ingredients, including vegetables, meat, fish and other food products.
• Follow recipes, portion specifications and presentation standards.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner, events and other hotel food services.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene at all times.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety and COSHH procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and correct labelling of food.
• Minimise food waste and use ingredients responsibly.
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean and organised.
• Work effectively as part of the kitchen brigade.
• Listen to and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• Develop knowledge of ingredients, menus and different cooking methods.
• Attend all required apprenticeship training and complete coursework and assessments.
• Contribute positively to the guest…