Apprentice Chef

The Puffing Billy Inn

EXETER, EX3 0TR

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 November 2024

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Summary

The Puffing Billy Inn is located in the beautiful village of Exton on the east side of the Exe estuary. Duties include preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality food, to a high standard. They have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Plus, weekly share of tips

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift pattern of 5 days out of 7 and will include weekends. Exact days and shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 4 December

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

The main responsibility of this role is to assist the Head Chef and his team. Duties include:

  • Assisting Head Chef and his team, in the day to day running of the kitchen
  • Follow food safety standards
  • Help with the ordering
  • Coming up with new dishes

Where you’ll work

STATION ROAD

EXTON

EXETER

EX3 0TR

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

SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

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
  • 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 applicant will gain a Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
  • This will be working a shift pattern of 5 days out of 7 and will include weekends
  • GCSE- A-C/ 4-9 or Equivalent in Maths and English, Preferred but not essential - Functional Skills Level 2 will be provided to those who do not.
  • Apprenticeship Training Provided by Tutor at Swatpro Academy
  • In-house training for the job role provided by The Puffing Billy Inn

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • math (grade 4)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this company

The Puffing Billy Inn is located in the beautiful village of Exton on the east side of the Exe estuary. Just 15 minutes from Exeter and 5 minutes from Exmouth. They offer a dynamic, seasonal menu of locally sourced produce inside a cosy, recently revamped stylish interior.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Following the completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to progress within the company and become an integral part of the team

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Jenny Scott

info@swatpro.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286234.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

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