Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

Dakota Hotels are offering the opportunity to earn a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship working with Newcastle College. Dakota Hotels is an award-winning hospitality employer, offering their team members excellent upskilling opportunities.

Wage

£19,406.40 a year

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

30 hours – made up of minimum 24 hours working in the kitchen at the hotel, and 6 hours of college time. Shifts and days to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 15 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

Carry out prep work throughout any allocated section of the kitchen with the ability to maintain excellent knife skills
Be able to multi-task and work through busy service times
Prepare, cook, and present all dishes to the Dakota standard
Carry out a full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment
Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team
Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation
Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen

Where you’ll work

Dakota Hotels
112, Quayside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3DX

Training

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

College or training organisation

NCG

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

30 hours – made up of minimum 24 hours working in the kitchen at the hotel, and 6 hours of college time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Presentation skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, with more openings in our pipeline.

Company benefits

You will earn qualifications whilst learning on the job. This will enable you to gain employment in professional kitchens.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full time employment upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

Newcastle College

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317677.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 14 May 2025)

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