Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

The Thomas Daniell in Truro has an exciting opportunity for an apprentice Commis Chef to join their team. As an apprentice you will be supporting the kitchen team turning food from the finest produce into classic meals for our customers. You will learn new skills and gain an insight into the industry while developing your culinary experience .

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Applicants will receive a share of our generous tips on a monthly basis. Pay is also reviewed regularly and increases are based on performance and are not limited to annual pay/performance review meetings

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Expected working week is Friday - Tuesday. College is on Monday. Evening and weekend work will be required due to the nature of the industry. These are the best shifts for our apprentice to gain valuable experience. Shifts can be between 10am and 11pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 15 November

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

Daily duties will include but not limited to the following:

Preparing ingredients, sauces, seasonings and other food items for our fantastic menu
Supporting the chef de partie and wider kitchen team with food preparation
Helping with crucial kitchen tasks such as cleanliness and food hygiene standards
Developing your culinary experience to be able to eventually input ideas into our seasonal menu
Monitoring stock levels

Where you’ll work

THE THOMAS DANIELL

INFIRMARY HILL

TRURO

TR1 2JA

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

CORNWALL 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

You will be working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship standard
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor
You will be required to attend Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

English (grade Pass)
maths (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
maths (grade 4/C)

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
Team working
Creative
Drive and enthusiasm
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Our restaurant is based in the middle of Truro so public transport links are excellent. We do not have on site parking however there are residential roads near by which can be used.

About this company

The Thomas Daniell is one of Truro’s best known pub restaurants and perhaps one of its most historic. Since we re-opened The Thomas Daniell in September 2023, we have built a reputation as one of the finest eating and drinking establishments in the city, with our Sunday roast dinners being a particular selling point! We serve high end twists on British classics using only the finest produce. This food offering is complemented by our beautiful renovated premises which provides London gastropub vibes at the top of Lemon Street.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would be looking at promoting the successful candidate to a Chef de Partie position with the potential to train future apprentices.

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