Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Commis Chef apprentice in our busy nursery kitchen. Under the supervision of our Head Chef, you will be gaining hands on experience in a kitchen environment with an opportunity to develop your knowledge of children's nutrition.

Annual wage: £14,560 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday. 8am- 4pm
40 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

Assist the head chef in preparing meals that are balanced and nutritional for children aged 0-5 years in line with the nurseries healthy eating policy and legislation.
Clean and maintain a safe and hygenic kitchen environment including preparation, cooking and storage.
Complete food safety management system documentation.
Check and report food items and commodity (for example kitchen foil, film, plastic gloves, cloths etc.) stock levels following stock rotation systems.
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences.

Where you’ll work

Little Learners Day Nursery

57

Edge Lane

Stretford

M32 8PA

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 TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

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.
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Day release at Trafford college Altrincham Campus.
Qualified as Level 2 Commis Chef after successful completion of apprenticeship and End Point Assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Punctual
Motivated
Enthusiastic
Positive Attitude

Other requirements

We are looking for a team player who is willing to learn, enthusiastic and able to take on board constructive feedback.

About this company

Little Learners Day Nurser 57 Edge Lane Stretford Manchester M32 8PA

After this apprenticeship

Possibilty of a full-time position after succesful completion of the Apprenticeship.

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