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Commis Chef apprentice

Nicholsons Tapas Restaurants LTD · Southsea · posted 15 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Commis chef (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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Your role will be developing your skills in the following areas:

  • Prepare food items in line with current legislation. Follow our recipe and presentation specifications, including portion control and waste management
  • Finish food items in line with our brand standards
  • Clean and maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment, including preparation, cooking and storage areas
  • Complete food safety management system documentation
  • Carry out stock checks and follow stock rotation systems
  • Operate and clean specialist kitchen equipment following safe handling procedures
  • Receive and check deliveries of food items, equipment and chemicals and store correctly
  • Work with our team of chefs to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Contribute to our ongoing review of menus to improve our culinary offer

Your training

Commis Chef Level 2.

The apprentice will attend college one day per week at HSDC South Downs Campus, Waterlooville, in the training kitchens. In addition, they will have visits to the workplace by our chef trainer to review the tasks they are doing there.

Where it leads

The skills gained should prepare you for future progression within the industry. However, upon completion of your Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship, it is our intention to offer the successful applicant a permanent position within Nicholsons at a competitive industry salary. There is also the option to progress to the Chef de Partie Level 3 qualification.

About Nicholsons Tapas Restaurants LTD

Nicholsons is set in the trendy Albert Road in Southsea. Established in 2005 the restaurant caters for locals and visitors to Portsmouth & Southsea offering their unique cuisine featuring Mediterranean Tapas including fish and meat dishes. Our kitchen is newly equipped to a high standard with dedicated cooking and serving areas including pass through dishwasher, cold room, chargrill, fryers etc. Our team share our values for quality and service (with a bit of fun too!) and a passion for food and cooking.

Things to consider

This role will require some weekend working and some evening working.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsTeam workingAble to work at fast pace

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 245 ALBERT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO4 0JR

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