Commis Chef Apprentice
CLASSIC LODGES LIMITED · Leyland, PR25 4QR
Commis chef (level 2)
Start your chef career at Farington Lodge Hotel while completing your Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands‑on kitchen experience, learn from an experienced Head Chef, and build the skills and confidence needed for a future culinary career.
The work
- Prepare ingredients for service, following guidance from the Head Chef
- Support food preparation across the kitchen team
- Assist with cooking tasks during busy service periods
- Maintain a clean workstation and follow food safety procedures
- Help with stock rotation and basic kitchen organisation
- Work as part of the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality dishes
- Support plating and service during evening shifts
- Follow daily direction from the Head Chef to build skills and confidence
Training
Commis Chef Level 2.
- Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by HIT Training, with regular support from a dedicated Vocational Trainer throughout the programme
- Training will take place in the workplace, with sessions arranged directly with the trainer
Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
What you come out with
After completing the apprenticeship, you can progress into a Commis Chef role within the hotel. With experience, you may develop into positions such as Chef de Partie or Senior Chef as you continue to build your skills and confidence in a professional kitchen.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Pay extras and benefits
- Generous employee discounts, wellbeing support, free uniform and meals on shift, monthly gratuities, long‑service awards, and clear development pathways
£8,320 to £13,218.40 a year
The employer
Classic Lodges is a privately owned collection of eight distinctive hotels across the UK, each with its own character and history. Our teams create warm, memorable experiences for guests, whether welcoming them at reception, preparing rooms, or producing high‑quality food. We take pride in thoughtful hospitality and in supporting our people to grow, develop and bring every stay to life.
Workplace
- Farington Lodge, Stanifield Lane, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4QR