Job Description

Shepherd Neame is excited to be recruiting for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team at The Oak on The Green.

If you haven't got any previous chef or hospitality experience please do not worry, so long as you possess some of the qualities outlined below, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.


Chefs working towards their Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship will learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy. This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired. As part of their apprenticeship journey, Level 2 Commis Chef apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.

What you'll do at work

Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include:

Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed Cooking of food and presenting to specification Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard

Previous catering experience would be beneficial however if you haven't got experience, please do not worry, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey. The Commis Chef Academy programme comprises of exciting master classes and workshops.


Apprentices spend time with industry experts, sharing ideas and boosting their understanding of key areas such as preparation and cooking, as well as flavour profiling, dish composition and seasonality. The workshops deliver content extracted from industry-recognised qualifications. Apprentices will have a coach assigned to them for 1-2-1 sessions at their place of work & for their progress reviews with their line manager.


The Commis Chef Academy programme comprises of exciting master classes and workshops, where you will attend Kent Cookery School every month for your training. Apprentices spend time with industry experts, sharing ideas and boosting their understanding of key areas such as preparation and cooking, as well as flavour profiling, dish composition and seasonality. The workshops deliver content extracted from industry-recognised qualifications. Apprentices will have a coach assigned to them for 1-2-1 sessions at their place of work & for their progress reviews with their line manager.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

Nationally recognized qualification Competitive hourly pay rate A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay Early wage withdrawal scheme 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform Company pension plan The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office Flexible working hours

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

The course Length is 12 months, plus up to 3 months for End Point Assessment You will need to complete at least 6 hours per week in paid hours to complete your off-the-job training (On & Off site) You will need to attend training at the Chef Academy roughly every four to six weeks

What are my next steps once I complete my apprenticeship?

Once you have successfully completed this level 2 apprenticeship, you might be able to progress into a Senior Production or Chef De Partie role.

WHO ARE WE?

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.



Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.


Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

Working Together Pride and Passion Authenticity * Sheps Spirit