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Commis Chef Apprentice

Great Cornish Food Store LTD · Truro · posted 17 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Commis chef (level 2)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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You will be working for a medium size employee owned Cornish Food Retailer. In store we have a kitchen that produces food from scratch for the in-store café and deli counter.

The job role will include the following key responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing and cooking food in our café kitchen to the highest standards, using Cornish produce, to be sold in our café and from the counters in our store.
  • Learn traditional and modern cooking techniques under expert guidance, following a daily prep list and assisting the team on service with cooking to order.
  • Following training and under guidance, you will learn how to operate and use the kitchen equipment and develop your knife skills.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment in line with food safety standards.
  • Support the team with stock rotation, reducing wastage and daily operational tasks.

Your training

You will be working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard.

You will also receive Food Safety and Allergen training.

You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an Apprenticeship Advisor.

You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell or Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Where it leads

Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, there may be a future opportunity to join our kitchen team in a permanent role.

About Great Cornish Food Store LTD

We are an employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer, based in Truro, Cornwall. We are passionate about delivering exceptional fresh food and outstanding customer service. We showcase entirely local food and drink sourced from over 200 suppliers across Cornwall and some from Devon. Our team takes pride in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, and creating a positive environment where everyone has a voice.

Things to consider

We are based at the Tregurra Park and Ride which links to Truro Train Station and there are bus stops nearby.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • TREGURRA PARK, NEWQUAY ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR1 1RH

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