Commis Chef Apprentice

THE BELL INN (PENSAX) LIMITED

WORCESTER, WR6 6AE

Closes on Saturday 29 March

Posted on 23 January 2025


Summary

The Bell In at Pensax is offering the opportunity to train as a commis chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours over the course of apprenticeship. The pub is proud to serve locally sourced produce and a wide selection of great ales.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Hours around opening times of Monday: 5pm - 8.30pm, Tuesday: 5pm - 8.30pm, Wednesday: 12 - 3pm; 5pm - 8.30pm, Thursday: 12 - 3pm; 5pm - 8.30pm, Friday: 12 - 3pm; 5pm - 8.30pm and Saturday: 12 - 3pm; 5pm - 8.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

  • Kitchen tasks, peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing
  • Learning how to present dishes
  • Helping in preparation of desserts and pastries
  • Making, stocks, soups and sauces
  • Fridge management
  • Receiving and storing provisions
  • All cleaning tasks

Where you’ll work

BELL INN HOUSE

PENSAX

ABBERLEY

WORCESTER

WR6 6AE

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

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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
  • 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
  • College Day Release is in Worcester 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Math and English (grade 2)

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
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship.

About this company

Our award-winning family run, pub promises a welcoming atmosphere, traditional ales and home-cooked delicious food, sourced locally.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given a full time role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Erica Swingell

eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

01527405997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298155.

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Closes on Saturday 29 March

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