Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Marstons - Stepping Stones Derby

Carnation Way, DE6 1AY

Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November)

Posted on 23 October 2024


Summary

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 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

We're on the lookout for a Commis Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As Commis Chef: There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

* Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP

* Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures

* Work within a team in a fast-paced environment

* Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen

* Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us: You'll be joining a pub company that's been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education

* Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers

* Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

Where you’ll work

Carnation Way

DE6 1AY

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

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

    Chef Academy Commis Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • None required (grade None required)

    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

    • Team Working
    • Organisation Skills

    About this company

    We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.

    After this apprenticeship

    Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283674.

    Apply now

    Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November)

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