Commis Chef Apprenticeship
The Plume of Feathers, Tregurrian, Cornwall
Commis Chef Apprenticeship
£16,640 a year
The Plume of Feathers, Tregurrian, Cornwall
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 day ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 18-09-2026 (In 23 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Tregurrian, Cornwall
Full Job Description
Introduction
The Plume of Feathers are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Commis Chef apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this fast-paced industry.
About the Employer
- Crowndell Consulting operates two family-owned hospitality venues in Cornwall: The Plume of Feathers and Lewinnick Lodge.
- The apprentice will train at The Plume, a busy 16th-century country dining pub with rooms serving modern British pub food with an imaginative twist.
- The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal Cornish produce and offers hands-on experience across a varied all-day menu and regular functions.
- Based in Mitchell between Truro and Newquay, just off the A30, with a sister coastal venue in Newquay.
What You'll Do
- Prepare vegetables, meat, fish, sauces, garnishes and desserts under chef supervision.
- Cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, portions and standards during service.
- Learn each kitchen section and gradually take responsibility for straightforward tasks and orders.
- Check deliveries and label, date, store and rotate stock correctly.
- Follow food-safety, allergen, HACCP, cleaning and personal-hygiene procedures.
- Set up and close down sections and clean equipment and work areas.
- Communicate clearly with the kitchen brigade and front-of-house team during busy services.
- Attend day-release training, complete off-the-job learning and maintain apprenticeship evidence.
Training Outcome
Successful completion can lead to a permanent commis chef or chef de partie opportunity, subject to performance and vacancies. The apprentice may also progress to the Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeship and gain experience across The Plume and its sister venue.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3/D
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3/D
Course Information
Course: Commis chef (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Catering and hospitality
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 9:00am (earliest) - 10:00pm (latest).
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE