Summary
The Tiny Thai are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to get an insight into the industry and develop new skills.
What you will do at work
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
Training
You will be required to travel once a week to Cornwall College, St Austell or Cornwall College, Camborne.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (3) – essential
- GCSE Maths (3) – essential
About this employer
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.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to grow within the business and progress to a higher-level apprenticeship
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