Apprentice Commis Chef

The Spa Hotel has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join their friendly team. The successful candidate will be trained in various aspects of kitchen, hygiene, prep and cooking and will work closely with the Head Chef in the day-to-day preparation and presentation of food, clearing and washing up.

Wage

• £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Employee Discount is available

Training course

• Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

• Days and times to be confirmed at interview
• 30 hours a week

Start date

• Sunday 20 September 2026

Duration

• 1 year

Positions available

• 1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Helping to prepare high quality meals for customers from the menu
• Working within a small team within a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Assisting with the preparation of food ensuring they match menu specifications and meet the quality standard and presentation
• Being trained and Adhering to Food Safety Standards, maintaining high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times - we expect to maintain a 5* Hygiene rating at all times
• Keeping the kitchen clean, washing up, clearing tables when required
• Any other duties proportionate with the role as required by Chef

Where you'll work

THE SPA
SALTBURN BANK
SALTBURN BY THE SEA
TS12 1HH

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

• MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

• Commis chef (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Selects correct knife for task.
• Uses knives effectively and efficiently.
• Selects ingredients of the right quality that support sustainability and seasonality.
• Weighs, measures, and scales ingredients.
• Cooks from fresh producing complete dishes.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes meat, offal, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish from whole; trim, de-vein, portion, break down, bone, skin, fillet, shell.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes fruit vegetables.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes sauces.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes pureed and cream soup and stock based dishes.
• Prepares and cooks noodles, and fresh or convenience pasta.
• Prepares and cooks pulses and grains, including long and short grain rice.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes eggs or egg based dishes.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes leavened and unleavened dough products.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes sweet and savoury pastry products using short, sweet, and choux.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes scones, biscuits, sponge cakes, and non-sponge cakes.
• Prepares, produces, and finishes hot and cold desserts.
• Stuffs, fills and panés across food types.
• Prepares and cooks dishes using alternative ingredients eg plant based, gluten free.
• Prepares fresh ingredients, including from whole, using them across a menu to reduce waste and improve sustainability
• Uses seasoning, spices, rubs, and marinades to flavour ingredients.
• Sears, grills, deep fries, shallow fries, stir fries, sautés, braises, stews, bakes, roasts, boils, poaches across food types.
• Portions, plates, finishes, garnishes, and presents individual dishes.
• Exercises portion control and acts to maximise yield.
• Achieves intended quality in terms of texture, flavour, and appearance
• Identifies and resolves errors during the production process.
• Assists in the resolution of feedback, complaints, and issues.
• Prepares, cleans and uses manual and electrical food-preparation and cooking equipment and machinery safely, correctly and efficiently.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, including monitoring temperatures, during preparation, cooking, and holding.
• Selects and applies hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe clean work environment, including personal hygiene, PPE, and uniform.
• Complies with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Undertakes stock control, storage, and rotation.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, and monitors and records food temperatures, on delivery and in storage.
• Follows equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
• Uses techniques for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing to support self and others, including asking for and giving help with daily tasks.
• Communicates with colleagues, manager and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Works as part of a team to support service delivery.
• Uses feedback to improve own performance.
• Manages own time to ensure tasks are completed.