Apprentice Commis Chef

RISE GRIND LIMITED

PERSHORE, WR10 2LZ

Closes in 6 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 June 2024

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Summary

Level 2 Commis Chef apprentice wanted to work in a friendly, independently owned relaxed and informal pub / restaurant offering fresh home cooked food. Excellent opportunity to train as a chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours over the course of apprenticeship and potentially progress to Level 3.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Hours between Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30, Saturday 07:30 - 16:30 and Sunday 07:30 - 17:30.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

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

• Helping in preparation of all dishes
• Kitchen tasks, peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing
• Learning how to present dishes
• Helping in preparation of desserts and pastries
• Making, stocks, soups and sauces
• Fridge management
• Receiving and storing provisions
• All cleaning tasks

Where you’ll work

FIELD FARM HOUSE

HILL FURZE ROAD

BISHAMPTON

PERSHORE

WR10 2LZ

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

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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 
    • College day release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Math and English (grade 2)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship.

    About this company

    Rise + Grind is nestled in the heart of a woodland, our farmhouse-inspired eatery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for brunch and lunch enthusiasts (sprinkled with a touch of reindeer magic).

    https://www.risegrind.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given the opportunity to progress to Level 3 Chef De Partie Apprenticeship/develop their career.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    Erica Swingell

    eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

    01527405997

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256777.

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    Closes in 6 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

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