Apprenticeships & Internships at Ottolenghi
Ottolenghi has a growing apprenticeship program run in collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College, who offer structured adult learning. As an apprentice you will be allocated a mentor well as practical guidance and a work contract. The programme is a fantastic development opportunity for both existing team members and new starters.
The apprenticeship program is 15 months long and combines 1 day at college and 3-4 days in the kitchen. Apprentices can undertake training to become Commis Chefs or chef de parties and they must have the right to work in the UK.
Ottolenghi also offers the opportunity for paid internships both on the floor and in our kitchens. Over the years, we have had many interns who have stayed with us to become full-time colleagues. Internship applications are evaluated on a case by case basis and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Joe Mills, Apprentice chef at Ottolenghi Islington
"I am currently an Apprentice Commis Chef at Ottolenghi Islington! I started in November 2022 because I wanted to gain experience and build a career I was passionate about. I was inspired by Ottolenghi’s workplace culture, where pride is taken in food and the team look after one another, as well as the huge collection of Ottolenghi books! So far, the apprenticeship has given me so much knowledge and invaluable experience."
Agata Tomczack, CDP at NOPI
"I did a 2 month internship at NOPI in 2021. The team’s passion and experience inspired me to apply for a masters in culinary innovation management at Le Cordon Bleu. Once completed, I returned to Ottolenghi as a permanent Chef de Partie! One day, my plan is to open my own restaurant where people love to come, try and share the beautiful food with each other and simply have the best time."
Apprenticeships & Internships at Ottolenghi
Ottolenghi has a growing apprenticeship program run in collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College, who offer structured adult learning. As an apprentice you will be allocated a mentor well as practical guidance and a work contract. The programme is a fantastic development opportunity for both existing team members and new starters.
The apprenticeship program is 15 months long and combines 1 day at college and 3-4 days in the kitchen. Apprentices can undertake training to become Commis Chefs or chef de parties and they must have the right to work in the UK.
Ottolenghi also offers the opportunity for paid internships both on the floor and in our kitchens. Over the years, we have had many interns who have stayed with us to become full-time colleagues. Internship applications are evaluated on a case by case basis and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Joe Mills, Apprentice chef at Ottolenghi Islington
"Joe is currently an apprentice commis chef at Ottolenghi Islington where he started in November 2022. He wanted to build a career he is passionate about and seeked an apprenticeship to build his experience and knowledge.
The Ottolenghi workplace culture (& the collection of Ottolenghi books!) was the motivation to join Ottolenghi. Pride is taken in the food and the team look after one another. His apprenticeship is the foundation of his growth, focusing on basic techniques to enable success in the industry."
Agata Tomczack, CDP at NOPI
"Agata did a 2 month internship at NOPI in 2021 and returned to us when deciding she wanted to explore a career as a chef. The NOPI team shared their passion and experience with her and Agata completed a masters in Culinary Innovation Management at Le Cordon Bleu and was offered a permanent role with us as a Chef de Partie.
Agata’s plan is to one day open her own restaurant “where people love to come, try and share the beautiful food with each other and simply have the best time."