Apprentice Chef NVQ level 2

FINBARS OF WESTBAY LTD

WESTGATE ON SEA, CT8 8QA

Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2025


Summary

Learn the skills you need to work in our highly acclaimed 2 star rated AA restaurant, we are offering a unique experience for someone who is passionate about cooking fresh produce to a very high standard. The successful applicant will be working towards developing skills to run a section whilst maintaining high levels of food and hygiene.

Wage
£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
You will be required to work Thursday to Sunday. Weekends and evenings are essential. Shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

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

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

Ensure high levels of health and hygiene including:

  • Keeping work areas clean and tidy
  • Avoiding cross contamination
  • Minimum wastage

To follow all policies and procedures are followed as required by the head chef

Where you’ll work

SEA ROAD

WESTGATE ON SEA

CT8 8QA

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • You will be working towards a level 2 NVQ as a Commis chef
  • As a part of your training, you will attend cooking academies and meet with your assessor on site to further your learning 
  • At the end of your training, you will be assessed through an end point assessment

More training information

  • We work with HIT training who will support your learning every step of the way

Requirements

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This position does include weekend and evening work in a fast paced pressured environment. We are very busy in the summer so additional work might be required in the busy months

About this company

Finbars is a successful restaurant awarded 2 star AA rosette. We are a family-run business and have a great reputation as employers in Westgate. We treat our staff fairly and are of the opinion that if we treat our employees with respect, we get the most from them.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • It is hoped that you will progress within the company and further training is an option with us

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FINBARS OF WESTBAY LTD

Kate Witherden

katewitherden@hotmail.com

07809568362

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299397.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 February at 11:59pm)

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