Apprentice Commis Chef (£500 bonus on completion of apprenticeship)

Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

Whitchurch, SY13 4HA

Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 28 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 June 2024

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Summary

Appreciate the importance of hospitality behaviours such as personal conduct, being adaptable, using initiative and communicating with a diverse range of people. Love working as part of a team. As part of the kitchen team, creating memorable experiences for guests, you will gain qualifications, confidence and skills for your culinary career.

Annual wage
£18,720 a year

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Starting rate is £9 an hour. There is a £500 payment on successful graduation of the apprenticeship.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday - 8 hour shifts (Exact shift pattern to be confirmed and some Saturday and Sunday working will be required). Maximum of 40 hours a week.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 4 September

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As part of the kitchen team, creating memorable experiences for guests, you will gain qualifications, confidence and skills for your culinary career.

Duties include:

  • Kitchen basics - cleaning, dishwashing, dealing with waste and recycling, food packaging and labelling and helping with food deliveries
  • Learn the importance of food and health safety as well as gaining practical skills - knife handling, using kitchen equipment, food preparation, cooking and stock control
  • Progress to create your own recipes

Where you’ll work

Fair Lawns

Tarporley Road

Whitchurch

SY13 4HA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

    • Your training plan

    The candidate will follow a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Level 2 Standard in Commis Chef. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-2) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Friendly

    Other requirements

    Location. Transport required. Live in can be considered for 18+.

    About this company

    4 Star Resort Hotels

    https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/hill-valley (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Progression to Executive Chef.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Sophie Cain

    sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

    07867143886

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000259135.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 28 August at 11:59pm)

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