Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our team. Full training will be given by our Head Chef in this full-time position. All aspects of cheffing will be taught with a view to progression within the team.

Wage

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

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As skill level increases the rate of pay will be reviewed.

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Minimum 30 hours per week on a rota basis, working time will include time spent at college/off-the-job training.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

An average day will involve food preparation and food service. It will also involve checking deliveries, following recipes and adhering to health and safety of food.

Duties and training to include:

Food hygiene
Knife skills
Food preparation
Food service
Stock rotation
Working in a team

Where you’ll work

THE GREEN
BAGNALL
STOKE ON TRENT
ST9 9JR

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprentices attend the Buxton Campus (transport is available) weekly
They will also be regularly visited in the workplace by their college instructor-mentor who will guide them through their apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Reliable
An interest in the industry
Ability to learn from peers
A desire to learn

Other requirements

The venue is not on a public transport route and is not easily accessible on foot. It will be necessary to have your own transport. Please consider this when applying.

About this company

The Stafford Arms is a 16th Century Country Pub, specialising in Homemade Traditional English Dishes.

http://www.staffordarms.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Uniform can be provided, fair share of tips, discount when dining, bonus scheme at Christmas, free parking and pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

We anticipate this will be a permanent position with the opportunity to progress within the team on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315087.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College using the 'apply now' link.

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