Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

Are you excited about food & cooking? Want to learn and grow in a kitchen? Join us as a level 2 apprentice Commis Chef! At Sergios you will be trained by Sergio who has 25 years' experience of working with top Italian chefs in Italy.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

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Benefits include: Free drinks whilst on shift If you are on a full shift you will have a meal provided Staff discount for family when eating in the restaurant

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

The business is open Tuesday - Saturday Typical shift patterns of 4.00pm - 9.30pm Hours and days can be discussed at interview

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

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

Learning our style of cooking from our experienced chefs · Using seasonal produce to a high standard
Making sauces and stocks
Handling and preparing produce in line with F&H standards
Ensuring no wastage
Plating food to high standards
Cleaning to the FSA requirements

Where you’ll work

12 CHALONER STREET

GUISBOROUGH

TS14 6QD

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

MIDDLESBROUGH 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
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
Day release one day per week
Training at Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade E/2 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

About this company

Being Italian and coming from the beautiful island of Sardegna I guess a passion for people and for food has always been part of my DNA. In Italy we mix the two together as part of everyday life and so having all our family and friends around the table at meal times is as natural to us as breathing! This is the type of friendly and relaxing atmosphere I am looking to recreate here in Guisborough along with my team. The menu is very much a mix of tasty traditional home cooked Italian food that my mum and dad taught me to cook from a very young age along with local and national dishes. As with all food the key to obtaining the right texture and taste all comes from using the very best ingredients and with this in mind where possible we use local produce along with the very best imported Italian produce. I have been in catering all my life and just love the diversity of people you get to meet and chat to as every day is different and new. Now I can add this to my passion for and love of food

http://www.sergiositalian.net/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress within the Business
Potential to progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship upon completion of this course.

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