Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

We are offering a Commis Chef apprentice that will be based at our Academy Training Ground in Beckenham. This apprentice will give you the opportunity to learn from our experienced Chefs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to start their career towards becoming a Chef.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday - 4 days working hours and 1 day studying. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 30 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

What will the apprentice be doing:

Support the academy team in preparing both breakfast and lunch menus each day ready for service
Support the stadium team in getting ready for matchdays and the running of matchday service
Willingness to learn and become part of the team
Able to follow instruction from the senior chefs to complete tasks. But confident to also ask for support and help when needed
There is an element of pressure by the nature of the food service industry. This is a position of learning but there is still an element of pressure
A willingness to work towards minimal food wastage through both quality of preparing of foods but also quantity that is needed
Flexible to work weekends and evening hours. If ever there is a business need to stay a bit later after your shift that time will be given back in lieu
Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager
Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures

Where you’ll work

Academy Training Ground

BR3 1NZ

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than a century of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees. Our Hospitality department includes different roles from Sous Chef, Commis Chef, Chef De partie and more.

After this apprenticeship

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship
Progression to become Commis chef

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CPFC LTD

theo.vrachnakis@cpfc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282728.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 1 November)

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