Commis Chef Apprenticeship in Whitby at The Eskdale Castleton

Salary£14,820 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationWhitby
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes23 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts30 Nov 2026
Hours30 a week
Duration1 Year

Job description

Summary

The Eskdale have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who would like to train as a Commis Chef with fully trained Chefs. You will be joining a fabulous team in a good working environment which is owner lead. You will be encouraged to bring your own ideas to the team. The successful candidate will gain Level 2 Commis Chef.

What you will do at work

  • Prepare vegetables, salads, fish and meat
  • Making sauces, soups and salad dressing
  • Cooking meals and plating up
  • Knife work
  • Following recipes and menu specifications
  • Shadowing head chefs
  • Cleanliness within the kitchen
  • Making fresh homemade pies, bread, lasagnes and desserts
  • Allergen awareness
  • To assist in ensuring both catering facilities are fully compliant with the Food Hygiene and Safety Legislation

Training

  • Level 2 Commis Chef
  • Day release, one day per week
  • Middlesbrough College

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (2) – essential

About this employer

A traditional country pub with real ales and quality food

Now after a substantial refurbishment we present a traditional country setting with real ales, pub food and the Restaurant 1865, all of which showcase the best local produce the National Park has to offer. We also have a sizable beer garden where you can just sit and enjoy the breath-taking surroundings while the river bubbles away in the background.

We are proud to have been awarded the Michelin Guide for 2020, 2021 and 2023. We were awarded the Travellers choice award in 2022, the Good Food Guide Award and the Diners Choice Award in 2022.

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business, upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately, therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates’ eligibility prior to any interviews.

Employer

The Eskdale Castleton

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Middlesbrough College
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Working pattern
Typical shift pattern, hours and days to be discussed at interview. Opening times for kitchen Monday - Saturday 12.00am - 8.00pm. Opening times for the kitchen - Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the business.

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Location

THE ESKDALE
STATION ROAD
Whitby, Yorkshire and The Humber
YO21 2EU
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