Apprentice Chef

THE NEVILL ARMS LTD

REDDITCH, B96 6NB

Closes in 21 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

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.

Annual wage
£14,410.76 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Working hours between Monday and Sunday, 12.00pm - 11.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 22 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

154 THE RIDGEWAY

NEW END

ASTWOOD BANK

REDDITCH

B96 6NB

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

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

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Math and English (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
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    About this company

    The Nevill Arms is first and foremost a local pub. We have a relaxed and informal atmosphere, we are independently owned and we use local suppliers. We offer fresh home cooked food, with daily deliveries of fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and fish. We have a large array of tables where we can accommodate over 130 guests in comfort. A private dining area, which seats up to 30 people.

    http://www.thenevillarms.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 further develop their career at The Nevill Arms.

    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 VAC1000275543.

    Apply now

    Closes in 21 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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