Level 2
Apprentice Commis Chef
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED · Ashford
Advertised to close on 30 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £12,481 a year
- Hours
- 20 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED directly.
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What you would do
Train as a Commis Chef at The Old Mill, gaining hands‑on kitchen experience while completing your Level 2 apprenticeship with HIT Training. You’ll learn core cooking skills, work in a fast‑paced team, and build a strong foundation for progression across Shepherd Neame, supported by Sheps Spirit and Pride and Passion.
Day to day
- Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods
- Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
- Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills
What you would study
Commis chef (level 2)
Commis Chef Level 2.
Training will take place in the workplace, supported by regular one‑to‑one sessions with a HIT Training coach, plus online study.
Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
Working week
Varied shifts including daytime, evening, and weekend work. Exact shifts TBC.
What you need
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
After the apprenticeship
On successful completion, apprentices can progress into a full‑time Commis Chef role, with opportunities to advance to Chef de Partie and further kitchen positions across Shepherd Neame’s pubs and hotels. There is also a clear route into permanent employment and wider career development within the company.
Where
Ashford, South East (TN25).
About SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
Based in the medieval market town of Faversham in Kent, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business that has the distinction of being Britain’s oldest brewer. We can trace Shepherd Neame’s rich history back as far as 1698, and the history of brewing beer on our grounds in Faversham extends back even further.
The company operates a fully integrated business model, encompassing brewing, hospitality, and retail. It produces a diverse range of award‑winning ales, lagers, and specialty beers, including well-known brands such as Spitfire, Bishops Finger, and Whitstable Bay, alongside licensed international lagers.
In addition to brewing, Shepherd Neame owns and operates an extensive estate of around 280–300 pubs, hotels, and inns, located primarily across London and the South East of England. These venues provide food, drink, and accommodation, forming the core of the company’s revenue through its retail pub and hotel operations.
Benefits
Staff discounts, early wage withdrawal, mental health support, pension plan, flexible working, and career development.
Things to consider
Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced kitchen, handling hot equipment, and standing for long periods. Evening and weekend shifts are required.
Reference 2000043196.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £12,481 a year
- Hours
- 20 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED directly.
Know someone this would suit?