Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

Level 2 Commis Chef apprentice wanted to work in a friendly, independently owned country pub in The Cotswolds offering fresh home cooked food. Excellent opportunity to train as a chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours over the course of apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £16,016 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Working hours between 09:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 21:00 (Monday to Sunday).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
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

Helping in preparation of all dishes
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

Gretton Holt

Gretton

Cheltenham

GL54 5EP

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 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard
College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

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
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

An 18th century village pub nestled in the cotswold countryside. The Royal Oak Gretton is a country pub at the heart of the community with crackling log burners and a welcoming bar stocked with carefully sourced ales. Our seasonal menu celebrates local producers and showcases the best of what our part of the Cotswolds has to offer. It is a perfect spot to take in the expansive views of the Vale of Evesham, after a walk or even a spot of tennis or pickleball. Children, dogs and muddy boots all welcome! A fun, friendly and relaxed country freehouse and gardens. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship the successful candidate may be given opportunity to progress in the organisation.

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 VAC1000285480.

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