Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

Woods have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef who is keen and willing to learn, to forge themselves a career in a kitchen. We have trained many young chefs over the years who then have gone onto chef positions all over the world.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

You will receive an equal share of the 10% gratuities, paid fortnightly with wages.

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Shift hours: morning shift start at 8.30am/9am to 2.30pm and evening shift 5.30 to 9.30/10pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 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

Prepare, cook and finish food dishes
Clean and maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment including preparation, cooking and storage areas
Complete food safety management system documentation
Operate and clean specialist kitchen equipment following safe handling procedures
Work with other chefs to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menu
Ensure you work to the health and safety requirements of the kitchen

Where you’ll work

9 ALFRED STREET

BATH

BA1 2QX

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

BATH 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
Training will take place one day per week, term time only at our City Centre Campus in Bath

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Woods is Independent family run restaurant in Bath for the past 45 years. Woods occupies the ground floor of five Georgian town houses opposite the Assembly Rooms. With its Georgian elegance and warm informal atmosphere Woods has created an enviable reputation as one of Bath's best independent restaurants. David Price and his French wife Claude have owned Woods since 1979. Joined by Stuart Ash in 1994, he has been Head Chef for the past 25 years. Son Gaston, daughter Gabby and son in law Joe are all part of the team. A truly family run business offering personal service and dazzling food at competitive prices. British cooking with a French accent.

https://www.woodsrestaurant.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After the succesful completion of the apprenticeship, we will offer a permanent position as commis chef

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Woods

Stuart Ash

woodsinbath@gmail.com

01225 314812

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287248.

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Closes in 15 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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