Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

As a Commis Chef Apprentice, you will gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen, assisting with food preparation, cooking, and kitchen maintenance. You’ll work alongside skilled chefs, learn essential cooking techniques, and develop your culinary expertise through hands-on training.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Shift to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 7 May 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

Food preparation: Assist with chopping, peeling, slicing, and preparing ingredients for cooking
Maintaining kitchen hygiene: Ensure kitchen tools, utensils, and surfaces are cleaned and sanitised according to safety standards
Cooking assistance: Help in the cooking process, following instructions from senior chefs to prepare dishes to specification
Plating and presentation
Food safety: Follow food safety protocols, ensuring proper storage and handling of food to prevent contamination

Where you’ll work

The Imperial Inn
Ivybridge
Ivybridge
PL21 9AN

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

Training will take place at work and on site at City College Plymouth
Training will be 1 day a week at City College Plymouth

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

The Imperial Inn in Ivybridge is a recently refurbished, family-run pub offering a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for serving a variety of real ales, including local favorites, the pub features a spacious rear garden and a real fire for added comfort. It is both dog-friendly and family-friendly, making it a great spot for all.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a full level 2 Standard qualification
If successful within the role you may be able to progress within your employment

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