Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

Working as a Commis Chef is a great way of getting started in a kitchen and this apprenticeship focuses on food preparation and basic cooking tasks under the supervision of a more senior chef.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Hours between 9.00am and 11.00pm on a rota.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 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

Underpinned by a series of kitchen masterclasses, and culinary and development workshops, chefs will learn and understand how to carry out basic functions in every section of the kitchen. This allows future talent to experience, consider and value each section with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired.
The learning journey will vary considerably from one individual to the next, however, it is the range of experiences in the basics gained in this role that provide the opportunities to progress to any future senior chef role.

Commis chef apprentices develop skills such as: 

Prioritising tasks
Measuring ingredients and portion sizes 
Working with others 
Maintaining a clean kitchen environment 
Following safe systems of work

Where you’ll work

CAMERTON

MAIN STREET

THORNGUMBALD

HULL

HU12 9NG

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

TEC PARTNERSHIP

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

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
Functional skills in maths and English*if applicable
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
This Apprenticeship requires attendance for classroom based sessions once per week at the East Riding College Bridlington campus

More training information

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
This Apprenticeship requires attendance for classroom based sessions once per week at the East Riding College Bridlington campus

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
A passion for hospitality

Other requirements

Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team.

About this company

We are a very popular village pub offering customers a warm and friendly welcome combined with freshly prepared homecooked food and real hospitality. A warm welcome awaits you. The team at The Camerton offer high quality, great British food (focusing on locally sourced ingredients), and excellent service, cosy and relaxing atmosphere. With our extensive food menu, we can cater for all tastes. Try our succulent beef steaks, our beautiful burgers, one of our many traditional pub classics or our HUGE mixed grill! There’s a host exciting meals for you, and don’t forget those luscious roasts designed to make every Sunday special. Great food – made all the more enjoyable thanks to excellent service Located in the quaint village of Thorngumbald, close to Hedon in the East Riding of Yorkshire is the newly refurbished Camerton

https://www.thecamerton.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Helena Gollings

myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

01472311222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282782.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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