Chef apprentice

Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa · Office

HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-siteSmall business
This is an opportunity to work as an apprentice Chef in our award-winning restaurant, holder of two AA rosettes and our casual dining restaurant too.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Food preparation and cooking-prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring consistency, quality and adherence to recipes.
  • Menu planning & Development-help design menus based on seasonal ingredients, dietary preferences and culinary trends
  • Cook food in timely manner and ensure appealing plate presentation
  • Stock management
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
  • Good team player with rest of kitchen team and front of house staff

Perks & benefits

Paid Training

Skills required

  • Good team player
  • Basic knife skills
  • Passionate about food/being a chef

Qualifications required

Ideally Maths and English GCSE 4/C

Training you'll get

One day a week at College. Mentor in workplace and skills officer visit every 6-8 weeks

Future prospects

Full-time position and possible career progression for the right candidate

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 40 hours per week
Roles available 1
Posted 20 May 2026
Interviews 03 Aug 2026
Starts Aug 2026
Apply by 31 Jul 2026

Training provider

Exeter College

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

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