APPRENTICE CHEF

Vacancy ID
11984
Employer Site
The Catherine Wheel
City/Town
Cirencester
County
Gloucestershire
Region
South West
Recruitment advisor
Karen Rotheram
Recruiter contact number
+441165040336
Recruiter email address
karen.rotheram@inspirolearning.co.uk
Weekly wage
£226.50-£367.50
Hourly wage
£7.55-£12.25
Working Week
30-40 hours
Programme type
Apprenticeship
Programme duration
15-18 mths
Programme name
Level 2 - Commis Chef*
Anticipated start date
3 July 2025
Vacancy closing date
24 June 2025
Employer description
The Catherine Wheel is a family-run venue in the beautiful village of Bibury offering you great service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Since 2009 our aim has been to use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and to serve flavourful, appetising food which is all made by hand and partnered with a wide selection of quality wines, beers and beverages. Whether you decide to cosy up next to a fire or enjoy the sunshine in our gorgeous garden, there’s something for everyone.
Job description
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, passionate and ambitious people who will be working under our skilled chefs. We run a busy traditional country inn. You will be part of a team of 4 chefs working in a busy kitchen ensuring that all food is prepared to the high standards that customers expect. The ideal candidates will work well under pressure and have a passion for creating dishes. You will be shown all the skills and supported by our team. You need to be able to work well on your own and also as part of a team.
Our team of experienced and dedicated chefs, fronted by proprietor Jeremy White, create and deliver the highest quality of dishes using locally sourced ingredients in line with seasonal availability.
We change different dishes on our menu daily depending on what our local suppliers have to offer, so please see our website for sample menus.

The role will include:

• Assisting in all areas of kitchen, stock rotation, cleaning, food preparation.
• Working side by side talented chefs in paced family run pub
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed strictly.
• Cleaning of the kitchen

LEVELS OF AN APPRENTICESHIP

Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Employer website
https://thecatherinewheelalbury.co.uk/
Future Prospects
There will be the chance for a permanent chef role following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills required
Attention to detail
Basic kitchen knowledge
Timekeeping
Good personal hygiene
Being able to remain calm in busy periods
Qualifications required
No previous qualifications required just an absolute passion to want to become a chef is what we are looking for.
All training will be provided for the successful applicants.
Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Is a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
• Is trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
• Is organised and can remain calm in busy, high-pressured situations.
• Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time.

Things to consider
Working hours are 30-40 hours Monday to Sunday, earliest start time is 9am with the latest finish time 9.30pm
The pay range is advertised at NMW for age 16-23+ so will vary. 30 hours per week but may be up to 40 hours so may also be higher than the wage shown. Exact hours will be discussed further at interview.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
L2 Commis Chef standard
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
Application instructions
To continue please click apply to fill in a brief application form. Once applied your details will go through an initial screening process to ascertain suitability. If suitable you will be called by an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor to discuss the vacancy further and to check your eligibility for an apprenticeship. If you are eligible/suitable your details will then be passed on to the employer.

• Assisting in all areas of kitchen, stock rotation, cleaning, food preparation.
• Working side by side talented chefs in paced family run pub
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed strictly.
• Cleaning of the kitche