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Begin Your Culinary Career at the Crown & Garter
At Honesty Group, especially here at Crown & Garter in Inkpen, we believe in food that’s honest, seasonal, and made with care. We're rooted in community, sustainability, and team well-being. As a Commis Chef Apprentice, you’ll become part of a close-knit team delivering fresh, local produce from our farm shop, café, and boutique pub setting.
This apprenticeship is designed for aspiring chefs who want to gain real experience in a professional kitchen while earning a Level 1 Basic Certificate in Culinary Skills.
Honesty Group is proud to be an approved organization that facilitates and signs off Level 1 Commis Chef Apprentice training, ensuring that your development meets recognised hospitality standards while remaining grounded in real-world experience.
Training Path – What You’ll Learn (Month-by-Month)
Month Topic
1 Introduction to the Kitchen
2 Health, Hygiene & Food Safety
3 Basic Knife Skills & Vegetable Prep
4 Stocks, Soups & Sauces
5 Eggs, Dairy & Breakfast Cookery
6 Poultry & Meat Introduction
7 Fish & Shellfish Basics
8 Starch & Carbohydrates Basics
9 Cold Prep, Salads & Garnishes Basics
10 Baking & Desserts Introduction
11 Menu Understanding & Dietary Needs
12 Kitchen Efficiency & Service Prep
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assist in preparing dishes for our pub and café menu, from breakfast to dinner
* Maintain top hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
* Learn stock rotation (FIFO), food safety and traceability protocols
* Support the team in providing warm, excellent service
* Get involved in sustainability efforts and local supplier relations
* Reflect the Honesty Group’s values in everything you do
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone passionate, curious, and reliable. You don’t need experience — just a great attitude and love for food.
Ideal traits:
* Eager to learn and open to feedback
* Calm, kind, and adaptable in a busy kitchen
* Enjoys fresh ingredients and seasonal cooking
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
What You’ll Get
* Secure job contract and structured training toward a Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills
* Training facilitated and signed off by Honesty Group
* Guaranteed annual pay rises
* Free meal while on shift
* 20% off in our farm shop and all Honesty products
* Employee referral bonuses
Where You’ll Work
Crown & Garter, Inkpen
A beautiful country inn with rooms, bakery, and pub nestled in West Berkshire. See more about our location: www.crownandgarter.co.uk
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