Commis Chef Apprentice

HOLROYD HOWE LIMITED

Buckingham, MK18 5EH

Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September)

Posted on 16 September 2024

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Summary

As an Apprentice Commis Chef at Stowe School, you'll assist in preparing and cooking meals, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic kitchen, perfect for developing your culinary skills and launching a successful chef career having all the industry knowledge and experience needed.

Annual wage
£30,784 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
5 Days a week

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

3

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

Nestled in the heart of Buckingham, this prestigious independent school, Stowe School caters for up to 3,000 pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week, but you will you work 5 days over 7 as the schedule is well-organised across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

The tasks of the role would be as follows:

  • Presentation, organisational and communication skills
  • Passion for food & service 
  • Bags of enthusiasm
  • Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations
  • Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimising waste
  • Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives
  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations
  • Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience
  • Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork

There are also many benefits to working with us which are as follows:

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training and development opportunities
  • Pension and life insurance
  • Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Free meals whilst at work
  • Career development opportunities

Overall, these are the main reasons as to why we think you should come and work with us here at Stowe school.

If this interests you, we would recommend applying for this as soon as possible as if we get a high level of applications we would have to close the advert early.

Where you’ll work

Stowe School, Stowe

Buckingham

MK18 5EH

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

MILTON KEYNES 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

    • Training with Milton Keynes College one day a week at the Bletchley Campus for your Commis Chef Apprenticeship
    • Ongoing training, support and development with the employer
    • Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
    • Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback 

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Maths (grade 4-9)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Presentation skills

    About this company

    Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Commis Chef Apprentice we’re looking for? If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

    After this apprenticeship

    A chef apprenticeship can lead to numerous career opportunities in the culinary world. Starting as a Commis Chef, an apprentice can progress to roles such as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and eventually Head Chef, overseeing kitchen operations.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277016.

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    Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September)

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