Commis Chef Apprentices x2 The Griffin, Godshill

Job Posted: 28 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Godshill, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: National Minimum Wage
• Industries: Apprenticeships Chefs Catering, Hospitality & Bar

A great opportunity has arisen at The Griffin in Godshill, a family friendly pub conveniently located in the heart of the Village.

The Griffin are looking for 2 Apprentice Commis Chefs to start in November. 

As an apprentice Commis Chef, you will take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of the Head Chef. You will be training for the Level 2 Commis Chef qualification with HTP Apprenticeship College.

Please use the following link to find out about the apprenticeship qualification:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0228-v1-4

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Provide food preparation and high standards of cooking to meet regulatory and legislative requirements around food hygiene and dietary requirements and presentation
• To assist the other chefs
• Assisting with stock rotation and cleaning stations
• Helping with deliveries and re-stocking
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards

Desired Skills:

We are just looking for someone with passion, personality and a desire to learn and progress in the industry.

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about food
• Keen to develop your skills in the hospitality sector
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management (organising and planning)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedures
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• A flexibility to work weekends and holidays – this is a MUST in any hospitality role
• Self-motivated and capable of working on your own and working with others
• A flexible approach to getting any task done

Wage:

National minimum wage 

Hours:

The working hours will be up to 40 – which includes time for completing your apprenticeship learning. You’ll work on a rota system that will give you opportunity to work on different days, and different shifts. This will allow you to gain a wide range of experience.

To Apply:

If you have a keen interest in food production, do not miss this opportunity - we will teach you all the skills you need to become a professional Chef!

Please note that this is an apprenticeship placement.

Candidates will need to have achieved Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent grades A-C (9-4) or Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English before completing the qualification. If you are under the age of 18 and do not have this, you will have to achieve this alongside the apprenticeship.

Please apply via IW Jobs by adding a CV and Covering letter.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert early should we recieve a vast amount of applications.

The successful candidates will then be contacted by HTP Apprenticeship College.