Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

We’re looking for Apprentices to join the family. With 40 years’ experience in developing some of the very best of Nottingham’s chef and front of house talent - baresca tapas can offer a truly one-of-a-kind work-based apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 10 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

We’re looking for Apprentices to join the family. With 40 years’ experience in developing some of the very best of Nottingham’s chef and front of house talent - baresca tapas can offer a truly one-of-a-kind work-based apprenticeship.

Escabeche forms part of our Nottingham based family-run small group of venues which include Perkins Bar & Bistro, The Carriage Hall in Plumtree and Baresca in Nottingham City Centre.

Working alongside an experienced and highly skilled team within the our much loved tapas bar and restaurant in west Bridgford, escabeche focuses on delivering excellent fresh, flavour packed tapas with warm, friendly service in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

The apprentices have the opportunity to learn and develop skills that will allow them to springboard into a distinguished hospitality career. With a mixture of restaurant and events catering experience combined with using top quality food and drinks, each apprentice will gain all the practical tools they will need for the future.

At the end of the apprenticeship, those who have passed their qualification and have shown the standard and commitment we require will be offered the opportunity to continue their professional careers with Perkins Family.

Apprentices will be entitled to gratuities, meals whilst on duty, and a discount card to use at our other venues, Baresca & Perkins. Please note, working in the hospitality industry means early morning and late nights, so please consider your transport arrangements.

For more information, please visit our website barescatapas.co.uk/careers.

Where you’ll work

25-27 Bridgford Road

West Bridgford

Nottingham

NG2 6AU

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

NOTTINGHAM 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
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 Standard
Functional Skills English and maths (Level 2 is required)
Day release - One day per week to Nottingham College
18-month duration

Link to Commis Chef Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commis-chef-v1-1

Please note that as this is an apprenticeship standard you will be required to sit an end point assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)
Maths (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

Welcome to Escabeche - a tapas restaurant in West Bridgford Opened in 2010, we opened this restaurant after falling in love with Barcelona Escabeche forms part of our Nottingham based family-run small group of venues which include Perkins Bar & Bistro, The Carriage Hall in Plumtree and Baresca in Nottingham City Centre. Working alongside an experienced and highly skilled team within the our much loved tapas bar and restaurant in west Bridgford, escabeche focuses on delivering excellent fresh, flavour packed tapas with warm, friendly service in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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