St Austell Brewery has 20 places available on its award-winning Chef Scholarship apprentice programme which starts this Autumn.

In partnership with Truro and Penwith College, the 12-month scholarship course is designed to give students a truly hands-on experience of what it’s like to work in a busy pub or hotel kitchen, while incorporating the new national Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard.

The programme, open to applicants of any age and level of education, could also lead to gaining a permanent role in St Austell Brewery’s Managed Estate.

Students spend one day a week at Truro and Penwith College, or other partnered sites outside of Cornwall, while the rest of the week will be spent learning in real time under the mentorship of St Austell Brewery’s chefs across its 177 strong estate of West Country pubs, inns and hotels.

As well as special skills-based workshops at the Truro and Penwith College, the professionally designed course will offer students real-life experiences including supplier visits, team working and using fresh local produce to create great food in commercial kitchens.

Anybody interested in finding out more should contact St Austell Brewery’s training team on 01726 627132 or visit https://www.staustellbrewerycareers.co.uk/chef-scholarship/ to view current vacancies and apply.