Commis Chef (Level 2 Standard)

Commis chefs may work in different types of organisations and employers such as restaurants, hotels, care homes/hospitals, military establishments and cruise ships. The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the kitchen in providing the culinary offer by preparing, cooking and finishing a range of food items whilst rotating around each section of the kitchen. 

Roles and responsibilities may include:  

• working as part of a kitchen brigade to ensure the quality of the food items produced meets brand, organisational and legislative requirements including the completion of food safety management documentation.
• You will receive, check and correctly store deliveries as well as checking and reporting food items and stock levels.

You will contribute to improving the culinary offer of their organisation.

For this apprenticeship there are no set entry requirements but if you have not achieved GCSE Maths and English at a 4/C or above, you will be required to attempt Functional Skills Level 2 within the duration of the apprenticeship.

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This Commis Chef Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road campus, one day per week with assessment and observations within the workplace throughout the apprenticeship.

Typically, this Level 2 Apprenticeship will take 12 months to complete, plus the End Point Assessment period.

To be a Commis Chef apprentice, you will need an employer who can offer you a specific role relevant to this apprenticeship and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653 460 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..