Commis Chef Apprentice

THREE HORSESHOES INN LIMITED

STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8TW

Closes on Friday 10 January

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

You will be taught by some of the best chefs in the area, working as part of a small team of chef’s producing & serving quality fresh food for our busy and popular Country Inn awarded for culinary excellence. You can expect fresh, seasonal ingredients with modern British Cuisines from our famous Signature Dishes to traditional favourites.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
You'll work a minimum of 4 days per week including your college day, your shifts will include some weekends and evenings TBC. We open all year round except Christmas Day.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

2 years

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

  • Preparing fresh food to order for our country inn, carvery and spa 
  • Catering for events such as weddings as we have a function room 
  • Helping to devise specials and prepare afternoon teas 
  • Ordering, storing and keeping record of stock 
  • Cleaning down during and after service 
  • Working with the team to promote a good customer experience

Where you’ll work

THREE HORSESHOES INN LIMITED

BLACKSHAW MOOR

LEEK

STAFFORDSHIRE

ST13 8TW

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

    • You will study the Commis Chef level 2 apprenticeship whilst being fully supported and mentored by the head chef and catering team
    • You will attend college on a weekly basis, spending time in the training kitchens at the Buxton Campus receiving training from industry -qualified and very experienced staff (college transport is available).
    • If you require maths & English qualifications, there may be an opportunity to study Functional Skills as part for your apprenticeship depending on your personal circumstances

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C or above)
    • Food/Catering related subject (grade Any)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Time Management
    • A desire to learn

    Other requirements

    Please consider how you will get to work each day, the public bus service is poor. From Leek, you could consider the Moorlands Connect local, bookable, bus service or ask friends and family if they're able to support you if you do not already have your own transport. You will be required to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis. We are open all year round, including Bank Holidays, except for Christmas Day when we close so that all staff can enjoy time with family and friends.

    About this company

    Based just outside of Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District, with a reputation for being one of Staffordshire’s premier venues comprising of a Country Inn, Weddings Venue, Function & conference Suite, 26 boutique style bedrooms and now one of the UKs leading unique spa destinations. The Country Inn has Been awarded “The Best Casual Dining Restaurant,” for 3 years running in 2017 – 2019 at the Staffordshire Good Food & Tourism Awards. Also awarded, 1 AA Rosettes for its Culinary excellence.

    https://threehorseshoes.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • After you have passed the course there is potential for a permanent position and further training/career progression. We have many ex-apprentices still working with us

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

    Apprenticeships Team

    feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

    +448000740099

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285234.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 10 January

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply through Buxton & Leek College to be considered for this role.