Commis Chef Apprentice

SARNIES (BEDS) LIMITED

Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ

Closes on Monday 30 December

Posted on 10 September 2024

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Summary

At Flootes, the Commis Chef Apprentice will learn the different sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation, and cooking techniques, and work safely within HSE guidance.

Annual wage
£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,600 pro rata, depending on age, paid weekly

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday: Shift patterns to be discussed at interview.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 8 January

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Flootes are a small team in a professional Bistro/Café kitchen situated in the picturesque village of Woburn. All classic British menu items are cooked and prepared on site. Full training is given across a comprehensive range of culinary skills. Mains prep, desserts, baking, and cake making, and therefore you will be fully equipped for a career in catering. This also has the benefit of daily work variation patterns; not limited to a single workstation. Also included is Barista coffee training by our experienced team.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • All preparation and cooking of dishes for service, following recipe specifications as required.
  • Complying with and having full knowledge of regulations regarding health & safety, employee conduct, food hygiene, fire emergency procedures, and COSHH regulations.
  • Ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy, and attractive during service.
  • To ensure all food preparation is carried out by food hygiene procedures.
  • Demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow in the culinary field.

Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested such as:

  • Service.
  • Stocktaking.
  • Moving stock.

Flexible working available, based on 4/5 days 30+ hours. We are a daytime operation, hence evening work is a rarity.

Desired skills and attributes: 

Enthusiasm to get stuck in to a potentially busy environment and to learn the whole spectrum of all aspects of food preparation and service. 

Staff benefits:

Staff discounts to include our entire inventory, plus on-shift food & drink benefits.

Please note:

Salary is dependent on age and is paid weekly. 

Where you’ll work

18 Market Place, Woburn

Milton Keynes

MK17 9PZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
  • Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
  • Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
  • Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
  • Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
  • Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
  • Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
  • Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
  • Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
  • Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
  • Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
  • Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
  • Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
  • Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

    • Your training plan

    • Commis Chef Level 2.
    • Training with Milton Keynes College.
    • Ongoing training, support and development with the employer.
    • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Maths (grade 4-9)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills

    About this company

    Sarnies (beds) ltd T/A Flootes

    http://www.flootes.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Outstanding opportunity to potentially become a permanent team member with a long term career.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SARNIES (BEDS) LIMITED

    S. Sharkey

    info@atruk.com

    01525290042

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000217909.

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    Closes on Monday 30 December

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