Commis Chef Apprentice

LEIGHTON BUZZARD GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JF

Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 November)

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Limited are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in a Commis Chef Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will collaborate with our experienced kitchen team to prepare food and learn all the responsibilities and tasks that a chef performs at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Limited.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Varied days and shift patterns including weekends (TBC)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 3 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

To assist the Senior Chef in the everyday running of the kitchen.

  • Cooking and presenting basic bar meals
  • Upkeep of kitchen hygiene
  • Daily HACCP recordings
  • Taking deliveries
  • Food preparation
  • Shadowing a Chef to keep the kitchen operating efficiently
  • Managing various parts of the customer journey

Where you’ll work

Plantation Road

Leighton Buzzard

LU7 3JF

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

MILTON KEYNES 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
    • Attendance at Milton Keynes College
    • Support from the employer for your learning, development and personal growth
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Maths (grade 3-9)

    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

    About this company

    Located on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, the golf course winds through cleverly bunkered tree lined fairways and features small, excellent greens with subtle gradients. Providing a day to day offering of Bar meals/ snacks for private members of the golf club . We also cater for weddings, dinner dances, and conferences for external guests . We specialise in fresh produce.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential offer of a full-time role and progression to chef de partie level

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285129.

    Apply now

    Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 November)

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