Apprentice Commis Chef

Little Learners Day Nursery

Stretford, M32 8PA

Closes in 8 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 October 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team as an apprentice Commis Chef in our busy nursery kitchen. Gaining hands on experience whilst under the supervision of our Head Chef.

Annual wage
£14,560 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

  • To 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 hygienic 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 system
  • 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

    • 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.

    More training information

    • 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
    • Motivated
    • Punctual
    • Positive attitude
    • Enthusiastic

    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

    An established Day Nursery in the heart of Stretford who have the capacity for 92 children per day. Open Monday to Friday

    After this apprenticeship

    • A full-time position may be available upon full completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

    The Trafford and Stockport College Group

    apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk

    01618867461

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281890.

    Apply now

    Closes in 8 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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