Commis Chef Apprentice

LYMPSTONE MANOR LTD · Exmouth

HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-siteSmall business

You will learn how to prepare and carry out basic cooking tasks. The primary objective of the Commis Chef Apprenticeship is to learn and understand how to carry out basic functions within each of the sections of the kitchen. This is a perfect route for a new trainee in the kitchen who wishes to gain a nationally recognised professional chef qualification.


List of duties:

  • Prepare, cook and finish food items in line with legislation and by following brand standards and recipe specifications ·
  • Clean and maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment, including preparation, cooking and storage areas
  • Use specialist kitchen equipment
  • Complete H & S training in line with job role
  • Understand the impact of seasonality on the available produce


*This employment will be subject to acceptance onto the Commis chef course after an interview with faculty

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Paid Time Off

Skills required

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Basic knife skills
  • Basic food knowledge

Qualifications required

Learners ideally need to have maths and English GCSE at grade C/4 or equivalent.

Training you'll get

Apprentices will be working towards achievement of the following:

  • Certification of Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard Level 2
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (where applicable)

1 day a week at college, mentor in the workplace and skills officer visits every 6-8 weeks

Future prospects

Progress from Commis Chef to Demi Chef de Partie and onto Chef de Partie

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 40 hours per week
Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 21 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.

Where you'd be based

EX8 3NZ

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