Commis Chef Apprentice

The Royal Oak Gretton

Cheltenham, GL54 5EP

Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024

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Summary

Level 2 Commis Chef apprentice wanted to work in a friendly, independently owned country pub in The Cotswolds offering fresh home cooked food. Excellent opportunity to train as a chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours over the course of apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£16,016 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Working hours between 09:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 21:00 (Monday to Sunday).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 16 December

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

  • Helping in preparation of all dishes
  • Kitchen tasks, peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing
  • Learning how to present dishes
  • Helping in preparation of desserts and pastries
  • Making, stocks, soups and sauces
  • Fridge management
  • Receiving and storing provisions
  • All cleaning tasks

Where you’ll work

Gretton Holt

Gretton

Cheltenham

GL54 5EP

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

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard
    • College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Math and English (grade 2)

    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
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    An 18th century village pub nestled in the cotswold countryside. The Royal Oak Gretton is a country pub at the heart of the community with crackling log burners and a welcoming bar stocked with carefully sourced ales. Our seasonal menu celebrates local producers and showcases the best of what our part of the Cotswolds has to offer. It is a perfect spot to take in the expansive views of the Vale of Evesham, after a walk or even a spot of tennis or pickleball. Children, dogs and muddy boots all welcome! A fun, friendly and relaxed country freehouse and gardens. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner.

    After this apprenticeship

    • On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given opportunity to progress in the organisation.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    Erica Swingell

    eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

    01527405997

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285480.

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    Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 December at 11:59pm)

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