Commis Chef apprentice
The Idle Rocks Hotel · St Mawes · posted 14 July 2026
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Duties will include:
- Basic knife skills
- Preparing vegetables
- Preparing staff meals
- Dressing and support on the larder section
- Learning about the ethos and mentality of a Relais Chateaux Hotel
Your training
- You will be working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard
- You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor
- You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell one day per week as part of the apprenticeship training
Where it leads
Opportunities may be available to progress to a Chef de Partie role.
About The Idle Rocks Hotel
We are a Luxury, Relais Chateaux Afflitated property on the South coast of Cornwall offering high quality, produce driven culinary experiences to a national and international market. We are Cornwall's on Relais Chateaux hotel, along with having a Michelin Key. Our terrace forms part of the historic St Mawes Sew Wall. We are positioned in a prime position on the sea. We have developed various relationships with superb suppliers over the years, including having our own fishing boat to collect diver scallops and fresh fish. We are positioned in St Mawes and have a sister property called The St Mawes Hotel, so we offer a multitude of dining styles across our two properties.
Things to consider
Own transport is essential due to remote location.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 3) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 3) — desired
Where you'll work
- IDLE ROCKS HOTEL, TREDENHAM ROAD, ST MAWES, TRURO CORNWALL, TR2 5AN
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