Apprentice Commis Chef - Cheltenham Racecourse

COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England, GL50 4SH

Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November)

Posted on 7 November 2024

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Summary

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy based at Cheltenham Racecourse. You will be joining a team that takes pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most important of all you will be joining a company that takes pride in its people.

Annual wage
Competitive

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Usually Monday - Friday but will involve weekend work for event days 24 - 40 Hours per week (business dependent)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 December

Duration

1 year

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

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Where you’ll work

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England

GL50 4SH

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

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

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    As a Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career. You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship!

    About this company

    We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

    After this apprenticeship

    On completion of the Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship, the apprentice may have the opportunity to embark on a Level 3 apprenticeship to further their skills development through internal training programmes.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HIT TRAINING LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286369.

    Apply now

    Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November)

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