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Commis chef
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Catering and hospitality
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Preparing food and basic cooking tasks in a kitchen under supervision.
What you'd do
Prepare vegetables, proteins, and mise-en-place for service
Cook dishes to specification under the supervision of senior chefs
Maintain a clean, organised workstation throughout the shift
Follow allergen controls and labelling procedures accurately
Receive and store deliveries correctly, checking temperature and quality
Assist with stock rotation and end-of-service kitchen cleaning
What you'd learn
Core cooking methods including boiling, roasting, grilling, poaching, and frying
Professional knife skills and safe tool handling
Food hygiene legislation and Level 2 food safety principles
How to prepare stocks, sauces, pastry, and other kitchen basics
Menu awareness and the role of each section in a professional kitchen
Cost awareness, portion control, and minimising food waste
Ready to look for a place?
See live Commis chef apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.