Apprentice Commis Chef Level 2

Summary

As Commis Chef, you will work in a close-knit team, where being proactive and willing to learn and develop your current skills are essential. You will also work within your station to maintain a high standard of food and hygiene.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed. This includes 6 hours once a month to attend college. 1 hour lunch break is unpaid.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 February
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

Food Preparation:

Prepare and cook ingredients to a high standard
Maintain high levels of service by being efficient and thorough

Hygiene:

Keep all areas clean and tidy
Ensure minimum wastage
Ensure no cross-contamination occurs

Policy compliance:

Food hygiene
Health and safety
Environmental policies and procedures as required by the Head Chef or owner

Where you’ll work

Star

Winscombe

BS25 1QE

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

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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 pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as a Commis Chef
As part of this program, you will attend college as instructed by the training provider, and an assessor will conduct on-site observation to evaluate you progress
At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Basic Kitchen Knowledge

Other requirements

Reliable to transport to work, as location isn't easily accessible.

About this company

The Star Inn is a free house - A traditional country pub and restaurant at the foothills of the beautiful Mendips. The staff are friendly, warm and desire to provide customers with great food, including good vegan options.

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

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position available after apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Sharna Thomson

sharna.thomson@weston.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294638.

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