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Commis Chef Apprentice

Sala Thai Kitchen · St. Albans · posted 3 September 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Commis chef (level 2)
Starts
10 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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This apprenticeship follows the nationally recognised ST0228 Commis Chef standard, giving you a genuine Level 2 qualification while you earn and work alongside experienced chefs, learning fundamental cooking techniques, food preparation skills, and kitchen operations within a professional restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing ingredients for service, including authentic Thai pastes, herbs, and specialist ingredients
  • Assisting with cooking and food preparation across every section of the kitchen
  • Learning a variety of Thai and general cooking techniques and methods from an experienced cookery teacher
  • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
  • Receiving and storing deliveries appropriately
  • Keeping kitchen equipment and workstations clean and organised
  • Supporting menu preparation and presentation
  • Communicating effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers as part of a positive, friendly team

Your training

  • Training will be conducted through day release at Oaklands College St Albans Campus as well as extensive on the job training

Where it leads

  • A genuine route into a career as a chef, with real progression opportunities as Sala Thai grows

About Sala Thai Kitchen

Sala Thai Kitchen is an award-winning Thai restaurant and cooking school in the heart of St Albans, led by experienced cookery teacher Thippawan Rashleigh.

Thippi grew up in a small village northeastern of Thailand, Chaiyaphum with food as her love language. Now based in St Albans, she brings the soul of her hometown to every dish — using Thai herbs and spices, seasonal produce, and locally sourced ingredients to create flavours that are both deeply authentic and beautifully of-the-moment. Thippi is passionate about sustainability: cook what you have at home, in the right portions, and create no waste.

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Her three passions — people, food, and yoga — shape everything she does. Whether she's cooking for first-time visitors or old friends, running a class, or writing her debut cookbook, Thippi's mission is always the same: connection through food.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Level 2-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Level 2-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5A, High Street, St. Albans, AL3 4ED

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