Commis Chef Apprentice

CASTLE INN CONGLETON LIMITED

CONGLETON, CW12 3LP

Closes on Friday 10 January

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

Commis Chef required for busy country pub/restaurant in Congleton to work alongside our friendly and busy team and build their skills.

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

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You will receive a share of tips in addition to your pay, staff discount available, free meal provided if your shift is 8+ hours and some uniform will be provided.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
You will work 35 hours per week on a rota basis, shifts will include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Your working time will include college hours.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

1 year 6 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

The successful applicant will undertake duties such as:

  • Veg prep
  • Pot washing
  • Desert prep and creation
  • Assisting and working alongside current kitchen team and head chef
  • Food safety checks and due diligence.
  • Delivery intake and stock rotation
  • Date labelling
  • Creation of dishes for the specials menu
  • Support with costings etc.

Where you’ll work

CASTLE INN ROAD

CONGLETON

CW12 3LP

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

    The apprentice will study towards their Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. 

    Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

    The apprentice will attend college on a weekly basis in the Buxton Campus, college transport is available including a free shuttle bus between Buxton & Leek Campuses. 

    Alongside college attendance, the apprentice will be visited in the workplace by their assigned college Instructor-Mentor and receive training in the workplace from the Head Chef and wider experienced team. 

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Reliable
    • 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. Your working hours will include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

    About this company

    Successful country pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Congleton.

    https://www.thecastle-inn.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    We envisage this as a permanent position provided there is satisfactory progress through the apprenticeship. 

    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 VAC1000285235.

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    Closes on Friday 10 January

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply through Buxton & Leek College using the apply now link or search "BLC Apply" through your preferred web browser.