Commis Chef Apprentice

The Royal Oak & Bull i' th' Thorn

Buxton, SK17 9QJ

Closes on Friday 10 January

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

Working alongside an enthusiastic and experienced team over two well-known food establishments in the Peak District. Over the two sites, we offer a broad menu with food prepared from fresh and menus featuring seasonal produce, pizzas and specials.

Annual wage
Competitive

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Pay will be at least the national minimum wage plus a share of tips, more for candidates who have some experience.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, lunch and evening shifts on a rota basis, no split shifts. Working hours will include college time.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Learning different food preparation methods 
  • Health & safety - food standards, daily checks, labelling 
  • Assisting the Head Chef with food service, pot washing & kitchen maintenance 
  • Working across different kitchen departments within a team to produce a high-quality end product 
  • Menu creation 
  • Costings 
  • Allergen awareness 
  • Training on kitchen equipment 
  • Stock control 

Where you’ll work

The Royal Oak

Hurdlow

Buxton

SK17 9QJ

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. 
    • In the workplace, you will receive full training and mentoring. 
    • You will attend college weekly at the Buxton Campus, college transport available, to spend time in the industry training kitchens with other apprentices. You will also have workplace progress review visits from your college instructor-mentor. 

    Requirements

    Essential 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
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • 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 as we are in a rural location, your working hours will include some evenings and weekends.

    About this company

    Country Pub & Pizzeria, sports bar

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • Excellent potential to join the team permanently, for further training and for promotions. 

    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 VAC1000285236.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 10 January

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply directly through Buxton & Leek College using the link provided.