Level 2 Apprentice Chef
Yeovil College, Hollands, South Somerset
Level 2 Apprentice Chef
£15,435 a year
Yeovil College, Hollands, South Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 25 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 16-08-2026 (In 10 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Hollands, South Somerset
Full Job Description
Introduction
Kick-start your culinary career with Yeovil College! We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Apprentice Chef to join our Hospitality team in a full-time, fixed-term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
About the Employer
Yeovil College has been serving the community in and around Yeovil for almost 140 years.
The College was first formed in 1887 when Somerset County Council began formally organising Science and Art classes in Yeovil. In 1947, the first Principal was appointed to lead Yeovil Technical College and when secondary education in the Yeovil Borough was reorganised in 1974, Yeovil College became one of the early tertiary colleges to be formed in England.
Today, Yeovil College remains passionate about its role as a key provider of education and training in South Somerset and North and West Dorset. It remains committed to its role as a tertiary college for the whole community.
What You'll Do
- Work with and support the commercial catering outlets e.g. Setting up resources for breakfast and lunch service
- Work closely with kitchen and front of house teams
- Maintain and follow health and safety within the hospitality environment
- Support the control stock reporting/recording and ordering systems
- Maintain COSHH requirements following legal and hospitality policy
- Maintain a professional approach to all customer enquiries
- Maintain hygiene following department policy, to include tables floors, equipment, and all work surfaces
Training Outcome
- Full-time employment at Yeovil College
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Reliable and punctual
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3 or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3 or above
- Desired - Level 1 qualification - Hospitality - Pass
Course Information
Course: Commis chef (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Catering and hospitality
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Weekdays from 7am to 3pm, may work evenings once a month.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months
Training Provider: YEOVIL COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.