Apprentice Commis Chef - live in available

• Prepare fresh ingredients and carry out basic food preparation for lunch and evening services
• Assist the Head Chef in the kitchen during busy service periods from Tuesday evening through Sunday afternoon
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and perform pot washing and kitchen clean-down duties
• Learn and apply proper stock rotation methods to ensure food freshness and minimal waste
• Follow allergy management protocols and strict food safety, health, and safety standards
• Assist with monitoring kitchen inventory and storage procedures
• Complete daily and weekly kitchen setup, deep cleaning, and closing tasks

Training will take place on-site at the workplace.

On completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential opportunity to complete further training or continue in a permanent position with us.

Must have own transport due to shift patterns and pub location.

• On-site live-in accommodation available with high-speed Wi-Fi
• Equal share of all customer tips
• Mentorship from an experienced Head Chef in a supportive, family-run country pub
• Direct bus route into central Reading located right outside
• Potential for permanent employment or higher-level training upon completion

We are a traditional country pub at the heart of our local community offering good food and great beer to our locals, as well as walkers and cyclists who regularly visit the area. We are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and we aim to offer a hospitable welcome to staff and customers alike. We are a small dedicated, friendly team which is family run with an experienced head chef who has enormous enthusiasm and lots of talent.