Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

Castle Eden Inn are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. In the level 2 Commis Chef role, you will learn a range of new skills, which will expand on your knowledge and experience of kitchen services.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Sunday. Days and times to be discussed at interview. Typical shifts are: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm / 3.00pm - 9.00pm / 5.00pm - 9.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 15 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

Food preparation
Cleaning and hygiene
Delivery management, including stock rotation
Production of menus

As you develop through your apprenticeship you will become confident and efficient in:

Preparing and cooking food to high standards and quality
Adhering to legislative framework in respect to the preparation, cooking and storage of food items
Completing food safety documentation
Managing stock
Cleaning and maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
Operating specialist kitchen equipment
Liaising with other team members
Reviewing and developing menus
Adhering to organisational brand, standards and recipe specifications including portion control and waste management

Where you’ll work

Castle Eden Studios

Stockton Road, Castle Eden

Hartlepool

TS27 4SD

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

MIDDLESBROUGH 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 Commis Chef
Day release one day per week
Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 1)

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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

About this company

The Castle Eden Inn offers a good choice of freshly cooked food, and a wide variety of premium lagers, wines and spirits at great value. Bring the children and your family dogs: the well behaved varieties are welcome every day!

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

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