Apprentice Commis Chef

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions.
• Access to training, mentoring and development.
• On-site F&B discounts.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual with a keen interest in food to join our culinary team across our Bristol Venues. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a varied and fast-paced contract, supporting cafés, large scale events and banqueting operations while continuing to develop your career within a supportive food-focused environment. You will be given full support to learn the craft from some of the most talented culinary individuals in the industry. This role will be a structured apprenticeship that will lead to a recognised industry qualification as well as a guaranteed role at the end of the programme within the culinary space.

This role requires flexibility, as you will work across all four core venues and the parks and cafe operation as required, including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the culinary function across the full BCC Core Venues & Parks and Cafes contract.
• Work across cafés, events and banqueting operations, including large scale events.
• Prepare, cook and present food to the required standard.
• Support food service during busy service periods.
• Ensure all kitchens and food preparation areas are clean and well maintained at all times.
• Be fully compliant with all HSE, food safety and commercial policies.
• Deliver food standards in line with brand and sustainability requirements.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to support daily operations.
• Act as a positive role model within the kitchen.

About You:

• Keen interest in developing culinary skills to progress as a Chef.
• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a food space environment (kitchen porter, kitchen assistant etc.) in a quality-focused kitchen.
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards.
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef.
• A real passion for food and food quality.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress into the next role.
• Motivated to build a long-term career with the company.
• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and across multiple venues.