Commis chef apprenticeship

Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated person with a positive attitude to work in a busy fast paced environment. This is an amazing opportunity that provides a great platform to enhance your cooking skills. If you have a passion for cooking and would like to be a part of our experienced team, get in touch with us.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday hours to be agreed then either Saturday or Sunday
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 26 September
Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
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

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
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
Any other duty to suit the needs of the business

Where you’ll work

93 VICTORIA ROAD

WALLASEY

CH45 2JB

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

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL 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

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard:

On and off the job training
Day release at College or Training Centre
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

You will find our Hotel, Bar and Grill located on Victoria Road within the Victoria Quarter in the seaside town of New Brighton. An area within the historic coastal town on the Wirral Peninsula, the Victoria Quarter is comprised of a dozen-or-so streets which are set back from New Brighton's main seafront, and includes a mix of bars, restaurants, commercial and residential properties which have been adorned with modern street art which is a reflection of both the modern and traditional faces that New Brighton has to offer. The hotel is fronted with a small terrace where you can enjoy a beer, glass of wine or barista coffee and watch the world go by!

After this apprenticeship

You will progress to Level 3 Chef de Partie level. These upgraded skills will be:
Review and refresh menus and dishes in line with business requirements and influencing factors
Use technology in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Use a range of advanced preparation and cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish complex dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use standard operating procedures which reflect the most appropriate methods for maximising yield and minimising waste when producing quality dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Prioritise tasks, directing others as appropriate, and ensuring they are completed timely and to the required standard
Maintained at all times and food safety management procedures followed and recorded
Ensure ingredients are stored, prepared, cooked and presented to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer brief, coach and motivate others to produce high quality dishes and menu items which are delivered on time and to standard
Work collaboratively across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
use methods of communication that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a flexible customer centric culture
Develop own skills and knowledge, and those of the team, through training and experiences
Apply techniques that help improve competitiveness, business performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience
monitor the use of ingredients and other resources, yield, wastage and portion sizes to control costs
Use sustainable working practices and encourage and support others to do the same
Comply with legal requirements and inspire confidence by maintaining the safety and security at all times
risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise any risk to people and comply with legislation
Any other duty to suit the needs of the business

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