Level 2
Apprentice Commis Chef
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · Redditch
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- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 15 months
- Starts
- 14 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 7 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 3 hours ago
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What you would do
The role will support the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food while undertaking a structured apprenticeship programme. The role is designed to develop culinary skills, knowledge, and experience within a professional kitchen environment while working towards a recognised qualification.
Day to day
- Preparing ingredients for service, including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning food
- Assisting the team with the preparation and cooking of a variety of dishes
- Learning different cooking techniques and food presentation methods
- Ensuring all food is prepared to high quality and hygiene standards
- Maintaning a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Following food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures
- Helping with stock rotation, deliveries and storage of ingredients
- Supporting the kitchen team during busy service
- Learning the menu preparation and contributing ideas as your skills develop
What you would study
Commis chef (level 2)
College will be one day a week at the Worcester campus.
Training provider: HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Working week
Monday - Friday - 7 hours per day with 1 hour lunch break exact start and finish times to be discussed with the applicant.
What you need
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Successful completion of the Apprentice Commis Chef programme can open the door to a range of exciting career opportunities within the business. As your skills, experience, and qualifications develop, you will have the opportunity to progress through several culinary and hospitality roles within the business.
Where
Redditch, West Midlands (B98).
About OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Oakland International is a multi-award-winning, family-owned business operating across the UK and Ireland, specialising in temperature-controlled logistics UK and integrated food logistics UK solutions.
Things to consider
Desirable Qualifications:
- Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Catering, Hospitality, or professional Cookery
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
- Previous work experience, work placement, or volunteering in a kitchen, restaurant, café, or hospitality environment
- Basic knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
Reference 2000057556.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 15 months
- Starts
- 14 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 7 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 3 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?