Commis Chef Apprentice

OLD BRIDGE INN LTD

SOWERBY BRIDGE, HX6 4DF

Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 September 2024

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Summary

A Level 2 Commis Chef Apprentice is required to work alongside chefs and the kitchen manager. Duties include: menu planning, costing, kitchen layout, fridge and freezer daily managment, data logging, lunchtime menu service and evening bar menu service. All services are done under the supervision of the kitchen manager or bar manager.

Annual wage
£11,315.20 a year

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Open to discuss pay rise after 3 months of working

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed upon interview.

34 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

1 Year

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

  • A 360 role within the catering side of the business 
  • Showcasing what they've learnt at college and giving advice to others
  • Ordering and sourcing
  • Maintaining our high standards by instructing waiting staff to go FOH to constantly check on customers
  • Good communication to work in a big team

Where you’ll work

PRIEST LANE

RIPPONDEN

SOWERBY BRIDGE

HX6 4DF

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

KIRKLEES 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 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • You will attend college once a week 
    • You will attend Brunel Construction Centre

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade 2,3,4 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Travel time, distance and access.

    About this company

    A family owed and run business with a great team of positive individuals who have been with us a long time. The pub is an dyllic little secret hideaway nestled in a beautiful location with a high footfall of customers 7 days a week. We are open to ideas and we feel we have a lot to offer to the right person. Everyone is welcome in the Old Bridge Inn arms.

    http://www.theoldbridgeinn.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • A full time position may be available once apprenticeship is complete or discussion of other qualifications/apprenticeship opportunities.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    KIRKLEES COLLEGE

    Issy Rawson

    irawson@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

    07929873878

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275642.

    Apply now

    Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

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