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Level 2

Apprentice Commis Chef

Storrs Hall Hotel · WINDERMERE

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Pay
£16,640 to £26,437 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
14 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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Applications are handled by Storrs Hall Hotel directly.

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What you would do

The role will involve learning a range of food preparation techniques and cooking styles across the full range of sections. You would be working across the Fine Dining 2 Rosette Restaurant and the Bistro which is more relaxed dining. You would also gain experience of Pastry to produce desserts, breads and afternoon teas.

Day to day

The apprentice Commis Chef role will teach you everything you need to know about working within a professional commercial Kitchen to exacting standards, to deliver the best possible dining experience. You will learn about a range of produce and ingredients, teaching you how to develop flavours and dishes.

Main Responsibilities and Duties will include;

Prepping raw ingredients, fish, meat and vegetables

  • Learning various preparation and cooking techniques across all sections of the kitchen
  • Learning how to cook sauces
  • Learning how to prepare for service
  • Learning about stock rotation and management
  • Learning how to manage fridges and larders
  • Learning how to plate and present dishes
  • Training in how to work to, and achieve food hygiene and food safety standards
  • Building an understanding of how a kitchens’ workflow is managed
  • Working closely with the kitchen team of Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs and the Head Chef
  • Working closely with the Food & Beverage Team to learn how to deliver a smooth operational service

As you gain experience you will gradually start to take on more responsibilities and learn more advanced techniques and gain exposure in to things like menu planning and development.

What you would study

Commis chef (level 2)

Weekly, day release to Kendal College.

Training provider: KENDAL COLLEGE

Working week

Shifts will be between the hours of 7am and 10pm on a rota basis, Monday to Sunday, with a day release to attend college. A typical working week will be a minimum of 32 hours plus the day at college.

What you need

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Next step would be to move into either further study to progress the apprenticeship into Chef De Partie level 3, gaining further qualifications or continue into full time employment without further study.

Where

WINDERMERE, North West (LA23).

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About Storrs Hall Hotel

Storrs Hall is a spectacular luxury Grade II listed Georgian Mansion Hotel, with a beautiful location and stunning grounds, on the shores of Lake Windermere. We were included in Tatler’s 101 Best Hotels in the World 2022. The intention is that we become one of the premier destination hotels in the country. Offering both an award-winning fine dining restaurant and a contemporary Bistro, that deliver a range of culinary delights and an impressive wine selection. We run a modern fully equipped Kitchen, under a talented Head Chef.

Reference 2000056490.

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