Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

To work as part of a team, consistently delivering Thurlestone Hotel & Spa standards in food production and service.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Shifts and hours will differ (to be confirmed).

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To follow and maintain all procedures (HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH and Food Safety Management) to the required standards to which training has been received
To adapt and respond to different shift patterns and section needs
To respond maturely to any given situation without hesitation
To report all important issues back to a senior chef
To communicate effectively within the section
To contribute to the daily MEP of the section
To follow strict rules of personal hygiene
To prepare and serve food dishes

Where you’ll work

THURLESTONE HOTEL
THURLESTONE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 3NN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

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

As an apprentice you will attend City College Plymouth once a week
On successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you will receive a Production or Commis Chef Level 2 qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Culinary experience
Food safety

Other requirements

Please review the location of the workplace and consider how you will get to and from work.

About this company

Thurlestone Hotel & Spa is a luxury, family-owned, 4-star 65-bedroom hotel situated on the spectacular South Devon coast. The hotel includes the 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant, Voyage Spa, 9-hole golf course, The Village inn Pub as well as a range of sports facilities including tennis, squash and a seasonal kids club. Our mission statement is “we strive to exceed our guests’ expectations so they wish to return” and we know that we would not come close to achieving this without the wonderful people that work here. Delivering the high-levels of hospitality and first-class service that guests have experienced here for almost 130 years would not be possible without the right team so when recruiting we are looking for people with the right personality, attitude and passion to deliver an exceptional experience to all of our guests and support their colleagues at all times.

https://www.thurlestone.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will hold a full level 2 standard qualification
If you are successful within your role, you will have the chance to develop within the kitchen brigade

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Mike Sharman

msharman@cityplym.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311620.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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