Chef De Partie Apprentice

Summary

Commis Chef you will be working in our kitchens, you should be comfortable working on any section of the kitchen. All our food is made in house from fresh ingredients. You will work to specs and recipes to ensure high standards are met.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 2 November
Duration: 1 Year
Positions available: 3

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

Opportunity to have input on specials and work as part of a highly experienced team of chefs
Ability to work as a team but also work independently
Ability to work to deadlines
Fresh food preparation
Calmness under pressure
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Assertiveness
Embracing our food culture
Responsibility for a section
Meeting food safety and cleaning standards
Work within our food safety policy

Where you’ll work

Kings Dock

L3 4FP

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 CITY OF LIVERPOOL 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
Training will take place The City of Liverpool College Duke Street

Requirements

Essential 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play.

https://uk.sodexo.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

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