Commis Chef Apprentice
Hare & Hounds, Newbury
Newbury, RG14 1QY
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 July 2024
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef Apprentice, to join our team, who has a passion for great food. You will be a crucial part of the kitchen team, preparing fresh ingredients and assisting the Head Chef in developing their dishes. A great opportunity to hone your skills and grow your repertoire in the kitchen.
- Annual wage
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£22,880 a year
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• A complete set of Chef starter knives • 3% maximum pension contribution • 50% discount on food in all Grosvenor Pubs and Inns • 30% off Drinks & Accommodation in all our Grosvenor Pubs. Share of gratuities circa £6,000 per annum, paid monthly.
- Training course
- Commis chef (level 2)
- Hours
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5 Days per week. Will include shift work which could be over weekends and up to 9.00pm in the evenings.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 3 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
What to expect on your Apprenticeship…
As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will attend College one day per week and the other 4 days of the week you will be an integral part of the Kitchen team, learning how the kitchen runs, working in your section keeping it clean and tidy, and efficiently carrying out the orders and specifications set by the Chef de Partie or senior chef. You will help produce high quality dishes from scratch whilst maintaining our high standards and expectations. You will learn from highly experienced, passionate chefs, work with amazing produce.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be working with the finest ingredients and will be mentored by your Chef to develop your skills and experience. This role could lead into a full time Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie position at any one of Surrey Pubs.
You will be an enthusiastic and aspiring Chef who shares our passion for great food. You will be a highly valued and crucial part of the kitchen team. This role will give you a great opportunity to hone your skills and grow your repertoire in the kitchen.
Duties can include:
- Preparing fresh food alongside the head chef
- Helping keep the kitchen in a good clean condition
- Helping with kitchen checks and storage of ingredients
Where you’ll work
Bath Road
Speen
Newbury
RG14 1QY
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
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
Your training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
You will attend Havant and South Downs College one day per week for your basic Commis Chef learning, as well as having tasks to do in the workplace set by our work based trainer. After succesful completion of the course you would receive your Commis Chef Level 2 Qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 2/E or above)
- Maths (grade 2/E or above)
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Passionate
- Honest
- Dedicated
- Adaptability
About this company
Grosvenor Pubs & Inns was born out of a 30-year culinary journey across the globe. Now we’re bringing these experiences into communities across the country with an award-winning collection of boutique country pubs and inns in the home counties and the Cotswolds. We pride ourselves on using best in season, high quality ingredients and supporting local producers, farmers and growers wherever possible. The result is exceptional food, sustainably sourced menus and an array of hand selected wines, beers and spirits perfectly poured by our expert bartenders. Our team understand hospitality and what creates a unique and memorable experience. Our pubs and inns pride themselves on the environments we create, the service we deliver, the food we serve, and the drinks we sell - all at affordable prices. Every Grosvenor pub and inn has a unique character that celebrates the history of the area it serves. Our goal is to bring memorable drinking and dining experiences to each and every community. We’re growing to become one of the most elite chains of premium pubs in the UK, leading the way for great British hospitality.
After this apprenticeship
There will be the opportunity to progress on to the Chef de Partie apprenticeship afterwards with a potential full time position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
Liz Langley
liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk
02393879999
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263090.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
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