Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

The successful candidate will assist and learn from the chefs to prepare the food as per the menu, maintaining the quality with minimal wastage. The apprentice and team will be using a clean as you work philosophy, so the kitchen is compliant with Health and Safety regulations.

Annual wage: £18,720 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 40 hours per week over 5 days including 2 weekends per month. On a shift basis 7am - 7pm (exact shifts to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 14 November
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Ferma Bistro is a cosy, unique bistro set in the heart of Ripley, serving contemporary British small sharing plates using all local & sustainably sourced produce from our farm shop right next door.

Ferma are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Commis Chef to join the team.

Some experience as a Kitchen Porter or equivalent would be an advantage, but no previous experience is required. However, the suitable candidate must be passionate about food and eager to begin a career in the hospitality and catering industry.

As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will be:

Assisting in the food preparation process
Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
Assisting other Chefs
Helping with deliveries and restocking
Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations
Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards

Benefits:

Gain a nationally recognised qualification that will look great on your CV!
30% discount across high street retail stores as part of the apprenticeship
Share of service charge
20% discount in the farm shop and an opportunity to receive food at the end of the day that would otherwise not be used

At Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro, you will be working towards your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 months. You will be fully supported by both your Manager and Learning Coach, and be given all the help and guidance you need to begin building a rewarding career for yourself in the hospitality and catering industry.

What your apprenticeship includes:

A blend of virtual and in person meetings with your Learning Coach every 4-6 weeks.
A hands on, practical approach to learning to ensure you are able to achieve your goals.
On the job and off the job training.
Functional skills in Maths and English (if you haven't already achieved your GCSEs)

We are excited to see what you can bring to the team, and look forward to supporting you at the start of a rewarding career!

Where you’ll work

1 Teulon House

Surrey

GU23 6AY

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

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Production chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.

Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.

Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.

Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required.

Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.

Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.

Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.

Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.

Work to ensure customer expectations are met.

Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.

Use technology appropriately.

Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.

Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.

Use feedback positively to improve performance.

Your training plan

Production Chef Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard
Functional skills in Maths and English (if you haven't already achieved your GCSEs)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

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
Team working

About this company

Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro is a place where great food naturally brings people together. We’re blessed to be in a part of the world surrounded by fabulous farms and artisan suppliers, creating wonderful produce. At Ferma we’ve carefully selected a wide variety of quality ingredients including fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, condiments, meat and charcuterie, amongst others, to create amazing dishes, freshly prepared by our chefs every day in our kitchen using seasonal ingredients.

https://fermafarmshop.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Prospect of full time employment as Chef de Partie

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282698.

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Closes in 6 days (Thursday 7 November)

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