Intermediate Apprenticeship Commis Chef Level 2

BLACK HORSE BEAMISH LIMITED

STANLEY, DH9 0RW

Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 October)

Posted on 4 October 2024

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Summary

We currently have an opportunity for an Apprentice Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a kitchen brigade in a beautiful country pub. We can offer full on the job training while gaining qualifications to help you progress in the catering industry.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 19 October

Duration

1 Year

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

  • Follow recipes and established standards for food preparation.
  • Prepare food according to established recipes and established standards, as well as maintain a clean and sanitised environment in and around the restaurant
  • Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors
  • Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals
  • Ensure that all food is prepared properly and to the highest standard of quality
  • Clean food preparation areas, equipment, and take-out areas.
  • Ensure that all health standards are met for food service operations

Where you’ll work

RED ROW

BEAMISH

STANLEY

DH9 0RW

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

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

    • Your training plan

    • You will be completing the level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship which will require you to spend one day per week at Newcastle College

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent 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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative

    About this company

    The Black Horse Beamish is a historic country pub that has developed hugely into an incredibly beautiful wedding venue.

    After this apprenticeship

    • A potential of a full-time role on completion of a successful apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NCG

    apprenticeship team

    apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

    01912004781

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280598.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 October)

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