Apprentice Chef

Summary

We are keen to recruit a hard-working and reliable individual, who has a passion for food and can contribute positively to our professional and dynamic team. You will gain experience running a section of the kitchen - ensuring orders are completed for the section, food is prepared and plated to an excellent, consistent standard.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Hours will include weekend, some evening and bank holiday working. Shift times to be confirmed.
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

Learn new techniques and skills to assist in running the kitchen, ensuring excellent food preparation standards and HACCP are maintained
Gain experience in running a section of the kitchen - ensuring orders are completed for the section, food is prepared and plated to an excellent consistent standard
Learn and be flexible to operate in multiple stations in the kitchen, including starters, breakfast, sandwiches, desserts
Keep accurate records and reporting. Fridge temperatures, cooking temperatures, hot holding temperatures, cooling records, cleaning records, delivery records
Work in a fast-paced environment where organisation and forward planning are essential
Ensure appropriate stock levels that are correctly organised and labelled. Ensuring stock rotation and quality. Minimise waste and maximise productivity
Ensure effective communication between all of the chefs in the team and the front-of-the house team
Ensure food safety and allergy regulations are adhered to at all times
Great opportunities for career progression
This is not a complete list, you may be asked to undertake a variety of different tasks in addition

Where you’ll work

Aston Marina

Lichfield Road

Stone

ST15 8QU

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

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
Study - 20% off the job training each week
Functional Skills maths and English, if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Other requirements

The position will include evening working including weekend work. Shift patterns will be planned on a week to week basis. There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the Marina, where staff cover is required. Uniform is provided.

About this company

The home of Staffordshire’s best independent restaurant and award winning wedding venue... whether you’re joining us to dine at our restaurant, a wedding guest at our gorgeous venue, for a corporate meeting or al fresco dining experience in one of our waterside dining domes you can rest assured of fantastic food in a stunning setting. A tranquil and luxuriously appointed base for both long and short term moorers.

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

After this apprenticeship

Could lead to a permanent position for the right person

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01782 254287

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285397.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)

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