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Apprentice Comi Chef

The closing date is 25 January 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef.  You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity;

To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or pass correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner;

To ensure that sections are being kept clean and tidy at all times;

To ensure that volunteers and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance;

To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions;

To ensure that food is always freshly prepared and on time;

To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the head chef;

To attend training courses and seminars as and when required;

To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment; and

To display a positive approach to excellent customer service at all times.

About us

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989.  Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9.63 an hour £10.70 Per hour after 6 month probation

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

CB1470775TheACC

Job locations

The Prince of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Apprentice Comi Chef

30 hours per week

£9.63 per hour (to increase to £10.70 following successful 6 month probation)

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989.  Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District.

The Caring Kitchen is the commercial arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice and offers catering services for everyone in the community who wants high quality, freshly made food. 100% of the proceeds made from bookings made with The Caring Kitchen goes directly towards funding patient care at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

We have exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef. You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. If successful in completing the apprenticeship, there will be the potential to progress to a permanent role within the team.

We are looking for someone with:

Good communication skills

The ability to work as part of a busy team

Basic food hygiene qualification or working towards

A flexible attitude and approach

Respect for confidentiality (working in Hospice environment)

Creativity and confidence

Why Join Us?

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:

100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference

97% said they enjoy working here

We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.

Benefits include:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted on-site meals during working hours

Discounted local gym memberships

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Flexible working

Annual salary review

To find out more about the role please contact Greg Staric (Head Chef) on:

gstaric@pwh.org.uk

01977 781474

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apprentice Comi Chef

30 hours per week

£9.63 per hour (to increase to £10.70 following successful 6 month probation)

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989.  Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District.

The Caring Kitchen is the commercial arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice and offers catering services for everyone in the community who wants high quality, freshly made food. 100% of the proceeds made from bookings made with The Caring Kitchen goes directly towards funding patient care at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

We have exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef. You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. If successful in completing the apprenticeship, there will be the potential to progress to a permanent role within the team.

We are looking for someone with:

Good communication skills

The ability to work as part of a busy team

Basic food hygiene qualification or working towards

A flexible attitude and approach

Respect for confidentiality (working in Hospice environment)

Creativity and confidence

Why Join Us?

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:

100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference

97% said they enjoy working here

We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.

Benefits include:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted on-site meals during working hours

Discounted local gym memberships

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Flexible working

Annual salary review

To find out more about the role please contact Greg Staric (Head Chef) on:

gstaric@pwh.org.uk

01977 781474

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Competent in the use of IT e.g. Office

Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of working in a busy restaurant environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

  • Excellent working knowledge and understanding of HACCP
  • Good understanding of current food legislation

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Desirable

  • Basic food hygiene Certificate
  • City and Guilds Level 1 & 2

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Positive commitment to delivering a quality service
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Team player who earns the support and trust of colleagues
  • Commitment to delivering high quality, customer focused food service
  • Flexible attitude and approach
  • Able to respect confidentiality and work with integrity and discretion
  • An approach that mirrors the values of support, professionalism, collaboration, creativity and confidence
Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Competent in the use of IT e.g. Office

Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of working in a busy restaurant environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

  • Excellent working knowledge and understanding of HACCP
  • Good understanding of current food legislation

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Desirable

  • Basic food hygiene Certificate
  • City and Guilds Level 1 & 2

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Positive commitment to delivering a quality service
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Team player who earns the support and trust of colleagues
  • Commitment to delivering high quality, customer focused food service
  • Flexible attitude and approach
  • Able to respect confidentiality and work with integrity and discretion
  • An approach that mirrors the values of support, professionalism, collaboration, creativity and confidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

The Prince of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Employer's website

https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

The Prince of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Employer's website

https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Chef

Gregor Staric

gstaric@pwh.org.uk

01977781474

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9.63 an hour £10.70 Per hour after 6 month probation

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

CB1470775TheACC

Job locations

The Prince of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


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