Commis Chef Apprentice at Brooks's St James' Street

A Chef Apprenticeship position is available to learn the preparation and cooking of all fresh ingredients on-site at Brooks's St James' Street. This will include meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, breakfast, banqueting and desserts. You will learn basic kitchen skills and, in addition, food hygiene, health and safety, storage, and cleaning.

You will work across all sections in the kitchen, reporting to the Head Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Parties. Primarily, you will be coached and guided by the Chef de Partie running the section. You will have an opportunity to learn all the techniques and dishes relevant to each section within the kitchen.

Brooks’s is a private members' club located in St James; it was established 259 years ago. There is a fine-dining restaurant, 3 private dining rooms, and 13 bedrooms.

The Head Chef, William Best, is a member of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, one of only 28 Chefs in the UK to hold the prestigious title Master of Culinary Arts.

The kitchen team is a close-knit group of 11 Chefs, and they focus on sourcing the best ingredients and cooking simply to let the ingredients' quality show through. The food is a blend of Traditional British cuisine with modern European influences.

The Club is open Monday - Friday with occasional weekend parties. You will be expected to work 4 days at the club and 1 day at college. Your shifts at work will vary with early and late shifts. The earliest start time is 7 am, and typically, the latest you would finish is 10.30 pm.
The Club is closed over the Christmas period and bank holidays, and normally closes for a 3-week summer holiday in August. 

• Maths and English Grade C GCSE is preferred
• Excellent personal presentation
• Reliable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible to the needs of the job/industry
• Willing to learn
• Adaptable
• To be determined to succeed
• A strong interest in food, preparing, and cooking ingredients
• This is a hands-on position
• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivation is key

Remember, you will be on your feet all day! You will be working in a hot and busy kitchen. You will work a rota that may include weekends and evenings. Please research the location and consider your commute in terms of time and cost before applying for the role.

Progression within your job role and organisation, with the potential to complete further Apprenticeships and training relevant to your role as you progress.

Training includes:

• On-the-job training 4 days a week and also 1 day a week at Capital City College's Westminster Centre
• Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1, progressing to Level 2