Intermediate Apprenticeship Commis Chef Level 2

Summary

We currently have an opportunity for an Apprentice Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join a kitchen brigade in a beautiful country pub. We can offer full on-the-job training while gaining qualifications to help you progress in the catering industry.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 30 January
Duration: 1 year
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

Follow recipes and established standards for food preparation.
Prepare food according to established recipes and established standards, as well as maintain a clean and sanitised environment in and around the restaurant
Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors
Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals
Ensure that all food is prepared properly and to the highest standard of quality
Clean food preparation areas, equipment, and take-out areas.
Ensure that all health standards are met for food service operations

Where you’ll work

RED ROW

BEAMISH

STANLEY

DH9 0RW

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

NCG

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

You will be completing the level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship which will require you to spend one day per week at Newcastle College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative

About this company

The Black Horse Beamish is a historic country pub that has developed hugely into an incredibly beautiful wedding venue.

After this apprenticeship

A potential of a full-time role on completion of a successful apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

apprenticeship team

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

01912004781

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289369.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 1 January)

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