Apprentice Chef
Joanna's Lifestyle Cafe · Teignmouth
HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-siteSmall business
We are a warm and welcoming, family-run licensed cafe that prides itself on serving fresh, delicious, and high-quality food to our local community. Our cafe is the heart of the neighbourhood, offering a relaxed atmosphere for customers to enjoy their meals, whether it's a hearty breakfast, lunch, or a special treat.
We are looking for a passionate and hardworking individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef and contribute to the continued success of our cafe.
Ideal Candidate:
Someone who is enthusiastic about food and eager to learn.
No prior experience is required, but a passion for cooking and working in a busy kitchen environment is essential.
A keen interest in culinary arts, an ability to work as part of a team.
A positive attitude will ensure success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation: Assist with the preparation of ingredients, ensuring they are ready for cooking and serving.
Cooking Assistance: Support the kitchen team with cooking tasks under the guidance of senior chef.
Cleaning and Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area, including sanitizing surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
Stock Management: Help with receiving deliveries and organizing food stock in the kitchen.
Health & Safety: Follow all food safety guidelines and assist with ensuring the kitchen operates within health and safety regulations.
Learning & Development: Participate in training sessions and work alongside the experienced chef to learn new culinary techniques and kitchen skills.
Hours: This is a full-time position, including weekends. Plus occasional evenings dependent on the needs of the business. Working hours are an average of 40 hours per week. This will include 1 paid day at college.
Benefits: Supportive and friendly work environment in a family-run business.
Perks & benefits
Paid Training Paid Time Off
Skills required
- Basic Knife Skills: Ability to use knives safely and efficiently for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
- Food Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with hygiene, food storage, and safe handling practices to prevent contamination
- Attention to Detail: Precision in preparing ingredients according to recipes, sizes, and presentation standards.
- Time Management: Ability to manage tasks efficiently, keeping pace with kitchen demands.
- Communication Skills: Ability to follow instructions clearly and communicate with the kitchen team.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours on feet, lift heavy items, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Multi-tasking Ability: Comfort working on several prep tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Teamwork: Willingness to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. A positive, can-do attitude.
Qualifications required
Ideally, level 4 for Maths and English GCSE. Functional skills can be taken alongside the course if necessary.
Previous Experience in a Kitchen Environment: Any previous work or internship in a kitchen, even as a volunteer, is beneficial.
Ideally, basic Cooking Knowledge: Understanding of ingredients, cooking techniques, or a culinary course background.
Training you'll get
On-the-job training with experienced chefs. One day a week at College and skills officer visits to the workplace every 6-8 weeks.
Future prospects
Permanent contract on successful completion of apprenticeship and possible career progression
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
40 hours per week
Duration
13 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
02 Jun 2026
Interviews
01 Sep 2026
Starts
Sep 2026
Apply by
31 Aug 2026
Training provider
Exeter College
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
TQ14 8HW
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