Apprentice Chef

Rise · West Bay

HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-siteSmall business
Rise is located in the heart of West Bay, where the River Brit meets the harbour. We’re on our own little island, a hop, skip, and jump over the bridge, surrounded by the water.

Day-to-day duties include, and do not exhaust the following:-

  • Assist the Head Chef with preparation
  • Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
  • Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
  • Cook food in a timely manner
  • Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
  • Inform wait staff about daily specials
  • Ensure appealing plate presentation
  • Monitor food stock
  • Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
  • Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Perks & benefits

Paid Training

Skills required

  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to multitask
  • Can work under small pressures
  • Speed is a must
  • Must be organised

Qualifications required

Ideally GCSE English and Maths grade A-C (4-9)

Training you'll get

Course duration depends on which Level 2 course we enrol into (Either Professional or Commis Chef, depending on interview/further discussions regarding menu).

You will be completing your apprenticeship at Exeter College 1 day a week

Future prospects

Progression onto a further apprenticeship (Level 3) and great career opportunities for the right candidate. Learn to cook fresh local seafood, along with many other styles of cuisine from around the world

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 40 hours per week
Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 04 Jun 2026
Interviews 03 Aug 2026
Starts Aug 2026
Apply by 31 Jul 2026

Training provider

Exeter College

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

DT6 4EZ

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