Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

The Paddle Cafe is looking for a Commis Chef apprentice. In this role, you will be supporting your managers in preparing and serving excellent food whilst also developing your skills as a chef.

Annual wage: £8,320 to £14,872 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: 4 days a week varying shifts between the hours of 7-5pm.
25 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 February
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

Prepare menus in collaboration with the managers and owners
Put effort in optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service, and that expectations are consistently exceeded
Follow strict health and hygiene standards
To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary
To gain an understanding of food costing. To ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with the company and food standards
To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the owners and attend training courses as identified
To show commitment to company values in all aspects of the role
To act as a positive ambassador for the business

Where you’ll work

397 WATERFORD ROAD

HIGHCLIFFE

CHRISTCHURCH

BH23 5JN

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

BROCKENHURST 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

Level 2 qualification
The training will take place once a week at Brockenhurst College (Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE)
The training will be 6 hours one day a week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Good time keeping
Positive attitude
Good sense of humour

About this company

The Paddle is an independent cafe, bar and eatery. They serve an innovative selection of brunch and lunch dishes, all made from scratch, including homemade brioche, jams, sauces and much more! They also hold monthly supper clubs.

http://www.thepaddle.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Room for growth within the company as there are three sites.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BROCKENHURST COLLEGE

Donna Mosley

info@thepaddle.co.uk

01425 275148

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291286.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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