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Commis Chef Apprentice

The Tiny Thai · Wadebridge

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
18 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
23 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
5 hours ago
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What you would do

The Tiny Thai are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to get an insight into the industry and develop new skills.

Day to day

Responsibilities within the role will include:

  • Assisting experienced chefs with the preparation and cooking of authentic Thai dishes, learning traditional ingredients, flavours, techniques and recipes
  • Preparing fresh ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and storing vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients safely
  • Learning essential kitchen skills, including knife handling, food preparation, cooking methods, presentation and maintaining consistent portion sizes
  • Supporting the preparation and service of dishes during busy restaurant periods, working as part of a team to deliver high-quality food efficiently
  • Learning about food hygiene, food safety, allergen awareness, temperature control, stock rotation and safe food storage
  • Helping maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen, including cleaning workstations, equipment and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures
  • Assisting with stock checks, deliveries, date labelling, ingredient rotation and reducing food waste
  • Learning how to follow recipes, prepare dishes to the restaurants standards and maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation
  • Developing teamwork, communication, time management and problem-solving skills while working towards a recognised chef apprenticeship qualification
  • Gradually taking on more responsibility as skills and confidence develop, with training and supervision from experience kitchen staff

What you would study

Commis chef (level 2)

You will be required to travel once a week to Cornwall College, St Austell or Cornwall College, Camborne.

Training provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE

Working week

Your hours will be on a rota consisting of daytime, evening, weekend and weekday hours, from 10:00 to 22:00

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 3 (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 3 (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to grow within the business and progress to a higher-level apprenticeship

Where

Wadebridge, South West (PL27).

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About The Tiny Thai

The Tiny Thai is an independent Thai restaurant specialising in authentic, modern Thai street food. We offer freshly prepared Thai dishes in a welcoming, relaxed environment, combining traditional Thai flavours with a contemporary dining experience.

Things to consider

  • Work is shift-based, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • The role involves long periods on your feet, in a hot and fast paced environment
  • Late finishes
  • Uniform is provided
  • Must be an interest in learning about Thai food

Reference 2000060980.

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