Apprentice Chef

Summary

Tête-à-Tête is a speciality restaurant, cocktail bar, and event venue set in a charming 16th-century building in Beverley. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our kitchen team as an apprentice. This role may particularly suit someone with a passion for cakes and patisserie.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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To be discussed on Interview

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

To be discussed at Interview

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 4 June 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

Assisting in the preparation of a variety of dishes from our menu
Supporting with kitchen organisation and stock rotation
Helping to maintain a clean and well-managed kitchen space
Contributing creative ideas for new menu items, especially in cakes and patisserie

Where you’ll work

36 Beckside
Beverley
HU17 0PD

Training

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

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

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

To work in the establishment alongside experienced and talented staff four days a week and attend college in Bridlington one day per week

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please ensure you have considered your travel arrangements and are able to reliably commute to both the workplace and the college in a timely manner.

About this company

We offer an exclusive food and drinks menu which is a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary along with a unique English Afternoon Tea experience. Enjoy speciality teas, handcrafted cocktails, and exquisite meals prepared by our expert team. Book your weddings, christenings, birthdays, or any special event at Tête-à-Tête and you will have a truly memorable experience. The motto is to provide the best hospitality service to all our guests.

https://www.tete-a-tete.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

To be discussed at Interview

After this apprenticeship

This will be a permanent role for the right person and any further progression will be discussed at interview

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Jade Bishop

bishopj@eastridingcollege.ac.uk

01482 390781

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317416.

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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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