Commis Chef Apprentice

The Sheaf of Arrows

Dorchester, DT2 0NF

Closes in 11 days (Friday 27 September)

Posted on 27 August 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to be part of something new and exciting at The Sheaf of Arrows Pub & Restaurant. Specialising in fresh fish, you will learn to prepare a variety of foods. Learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions of every section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where you feel most inspired.

Annual wage
£15,600 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
5 days per week including weekends. Shift pattern to be agreed with employer and may be subject to change depending on events.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

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

  • Work as part of the kitchen team to ensure the quality of the food items produced meet brand, organisational and legislative requirements including the completion of food safety management documentation.
  • Receive, check and correctly store deliveries as well as checking and reporting food items and stock levels.
  • Interact with the chef team and the wider team including front of house staff, suppliers and customers.

Where you’ll work

The Sheaf Of Arrows

Yeovil Road

Melbury Osmond

Dorchester

DT2 0NF

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

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

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 apprentice will be working towards attaining a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship qualification with one day a week training at Weymouth College.
    • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Weymouth College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    The Sheaf of Arrows has recently undergone a major renovation and will soon re-open as a 60+ cover bar/restaurant specialising in fresh fish, game and offal.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Following completion of the apprenticeship the right candidate may be taken on as a permanent member of staff.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

    Laura Cowburn

    laura_cowburn@weymouth.ac.uk

    01305 208709

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273319.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Friday 27 September)

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