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Commis Chef Apprentice

The Tiny Thai · Wadebridge · posted 27 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Commis chef (level 2)
Starts
18 January 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026
Positions
1

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Responsibilities within the role will include:

  • Assisting experienced chefs with the preparation and cooking of authentic Thai dishes, learning traditional ingredients, flavours, techniques and recipes
  • Preparing fresh ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and storing vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients safely
  • Learning essential kitchen skills, including knife handling, food preparation, cooking methods, presentation and maintaining consistent portion sizes
  • Supporting the preparation and service of dishes during busy restaurant periods, working as part of a team to deliver high-quality food efficiently
  • Learning about food hygiene, food safety, allergen awareness, temperature control, stock rotation and safe food storage
  • Helping maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen, including cleaning workstations, equipment and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures
  • Assisting with stock checks, deliveries, date labelling, ingredient rotation and reducing food waste
  • Learning how to follow recipes, prepare dishes to the restaurants standards and maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation
  • Developing teamwork, communication, time management and problem-solving skills while working towards a recognised chef apprenticeship qualification
  • Gradually taking on more responsibility as skills and confidence develop, with training and supervision from experience kitchen staff

Your training

You will be required to travel once a week to Cornwall College, St Austell or Cornwall College, Camborne.

Where it leads

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to grow within the business and progress to a higher-level apprenticeship

About The Tiny Thai

The Tiny Thai is an independent Thai restaurant specialising in authentic, modern Thai street food. We offer freshly prepared Thai dishes in a welcoming, relaxed environment, combining traditional Thai flavours with a contemporary dining experience. 

Things to consider

  • Work is shift-based, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • The role involves long periods on your feet, in a hot and fast paced environment
  • Late finishes
  • Uniform is provided
  • Must be an interest in learning about Thai food

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 1A, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge, PL27 7DA

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