Chef Apprentice

ST.AUSTELL BREWERY COMPANY LIMITED

Wadebridge, PL27 6TG

Closes in 8 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2024

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Summary

With over 170 years of heritage and a thriving pub estate, we can provide unrivalled progression opportunities that could you moving on to work in some of the most iconic locations that the south west has to offer - from Bath to the Scilly Isles! Throughout this apprenticeship, you will work with experienced chefs in a fast-paced and fun enviroment

Annual wage
Competitive

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift patterns vary and will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 3 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

  • Working in every section of the kitchen where needed
  • Learn to organise yourself and your kitchen section
  • Manage stock and contol waste
  • Learn multiple disciplines from making bread, preparing and cooking fresh supplies such as meat and fish
  • Learning from the beginning gaining cooking knowledge and skills
  • Follow processes set out by your Head Chef to ensure safe and efficient production of food

Where you’ll work

The Oystercatcher

Dunders Hill

Polzeath

Wadebridge

PL27 6TG

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

TRURO AND PENWITH 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

    • Attendence at Truro & Penwith College one day per week during term time

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and Maths (grade Maths 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    Shift patterns vary and will include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays As our locations are rurul, you will need your own transport if you do not live near to the venue

    About this company

    A brewer with over 170 years breweing experience with a thriving pub estate located in some of the most iconic locations that the south west has to offer.

    Company benefits

    30% off food and drink in all our pubs 50% off overnight stays in all our pubs Westfield Rewards Career progression opportunities Free food while onsite

    After this apprenticeship

    • To expand knowledge and experience and there may be an opportunity to move within the estate to expand your knowledge of the different types of establishments showing the range of outlets the Brewery own.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

    Debbie Kennett

    debbiek@truro-penwith.ac.uk

    01872305013

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270993.

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    Closes in 8 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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