Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

Great opportunity to train as a Commis Chef alongside experienced members of staff in a delightful pub restaurant that dates back to 1830. The successful candidate will attend day release at Heart of Worcestershire College in Worcester and receive additional work based training to develop their knowledge, skills and professional behaviors during their apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £11,778 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Around serving times of Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 20:30 and Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
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

THE CROSS KEYS

MAIN ROAD

OMBERSLEY

DROITWICH

WR9 0DS

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
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

College day release is at Heart of Worcestershire College in Worcester. Working towards Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard (including Functional Skills if necessary).

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

College day release is at HoW College in Worcester. Please note that this apprenticeship will require evening and weekend work and that you may be working in both The Cross Keys Ombersley (Main Road, Ombersley, Droitwich WR9 0DS) and The Lenchford Riverside Inn (Shrawley, Nr Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6TB)

About this company

The Cross Keys at Ombersley offers an environment where you can enjoy country dining at it's best in a delightful pub restaurant that dates back to 1830. Located in the picturesque village of Ombersley just off the A449, 10 minutes from Junction 6 of the M5. The Lenchford serves food Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner and a fabulous traditional roasts till 4pm on Sundays.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship the successful candidates will have opportunity to further progress their career within the company.

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 VAC1000287550.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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