Commis Chef Apprentice

THE REFORM INN LIMITED

LEEK, ST13 7LP

Closes on Friday 10 January

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who would like to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a qualified Commis Chef. You will get involved with all aspects of running a busy kitchen, such as stock management, pre-service prep, cleaning, cooking to order, creating specials and using fresh ingredients.

Annual wage
£11,648 to £20,820.80 a year

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You will be paid at least the minimum for your age. You will be provided with a uniform, 20% staff discount on food and drink and a fair share of tips in addition to wages.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
4 Days in work, 3 days off on a rota basis. Minimum 35 hours per week, working hours to include off-the-job training such as attending college.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

These are example duties and not a full list. Full training is provided, and your duties will expand as your skills develop. 

  • Planning and preparation - chefs will be expected to plan the day ahead, including summarising from previous days, what worked and what didn't and adjusting accordingly. We have daily specials to put together based on dates of food and quantities to be used to minimise waste
  • Section / station running and assisting - each station will be manned by the chefs, and each will rotate to ensure we keep knowledge and skills current and to ensure confidence grows within the team. The stations include sweets, starters, grill and pass
  • Cleaning down - We pride ourselves on setting high standards of cleanliness. The kitchen does not finish until all areas have been cleaned, all food labelled, all waste disposed of preparation for the following day is complete and paperwork is filled out as required

Where you’ll work

THORNCLIFFE

LEEK

ST13 7LP

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

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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 

    You will attend college weekly at the Buxton Campus. College transport is available, including a free shuttle bus from the Leek Campus.

    You will also learn skills around health and safety laws, allergy awareness and food safety.

    In addition to college training, you will have lots of one-to-one training in the workplace from chefs and receive coaching and mentoring from the proprietor, Simon, who has a wealth of knowledge about running a successful business. 

    You will also be visited in the workplace by a college instructor-mentor who will discuss your progress and ensure you're on track. 

    • Apprentices without level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths or equivalent (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent, or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

    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
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • An interest in the industry
    • Ability to learn from peers
    • A desire to learn

    Other requirements

    Please consider how you will get to work each day.

    About this company

    My fiancé and I decided we wanted to open the pub/restaurant back in December 2022. Becky had previously managed in the industry for 2 years whilst I had spent several years as a leadership development coach and consultant. We both have a passion for people and great food, so concluded that opening a pub/restaurant would be the ideal fit to satisfy our needs and goals. We are keen on providing an environment that serves good food, good drink, and with good company. The menu that the chefs have produced reflects our flexibility and respect for all our customers. We are keen to serve traditional classics whilst providing our chefs the opportunity to use their creative skills when producing daily specials for all. We want to ensure that we understand our customers and can demonstrate our loyalty as we evolve, “We have listened to feedback and feel like we have a good understanding of what is important to customers.” Loyalty, integrity, and respect for others are values we both feel will underpin our success with both staff and customers. Our restaurant has a welcoming feel to it, as well as a few exciting new additions to the bar and restaurant areas, we still have our oak beams, stone walls, and a traditional oak floor really sets the tone for what we want to look like and how we want our customers to feel.

    http://www.thereforminn.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    We expect the apprentice will stay with us on a full-time basis, should there be availability and the candidate prove to be a right fit for the business.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

    Apprenticeships Team

    feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

    08000740099

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285230.

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    Closes on Friday 10 January

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply through Buxton & Leek College.