Apprentice Commis Chef

Christ’s College Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3BU

Closes on Friday 31 January

Posted on 20 November 2024

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Summary

We are recruiting for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our established, experienced kitchen team. Christ’s College is a beautiful College in a convenient, central location in Cambridge with good transport links. It has a reputation for friendliness.

Annual wage
£24,029.78 a year

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The College is a Real Living Wage Employer.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
36.5 hours per week. You will be working a varied shift pattern. Exact shifts to be confirmed. You will be expected to work weekends and evenings.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

What will you be doing as an apprentice Commis Chef?

Under the direction of the Executive Head Chef and the Head Chef, you will:

- Work with the Section Chefs to prepare, cook and present a range of dishes to a high standard.
- Contribute to the creation and introduction of innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience.
- Work to and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
- Provide excellent, efficient service whilst working to tight deadlines.
- Help ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Liaise effectively with other staff in the kitchen team, Front of House, external service providers and staff from other departments.


You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything. If you have a love of food, and are willing to learn, we would love to meet you and show you what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

You will take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only will you gain a Level Two Commis Chef Apprenticeship, you work alongside the kitchen team learning, preparing, cooking and presenting high quality food, and supporting the running of our kitchen. You will work the shift pattern of the established kitchen team, including early, late, spilt shifts and weekend working.

Where you’ll work

ST ANDREW'S STREET

CAMBRIDGE

CB2 3BU

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

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

What training will you take and what qualification will you get at the end?
- Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required.
- The Apprentice will receive in-house training which will include: Food Safety Training, Health and Safety training to minimise occupational risks, Manual Handling Training, COSHH Training and Food Allergies Training.

More training information

What your apprenticeship includes:

- A mixture of face to face and virtual catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
- Regular reviews with your Line Manager and Apprentice Professional Trainer
- Feedback sessions to discuss your progress
- Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalent)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade (Grade 3/D))
  • Maths (grade (Grade 3/D))

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this company

Christ’s College provides excellent benefits, including: • A free three-course meal on duty • 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) • Free use of the College gym • Free on-site parking • Pleasant, friendly working environment • Professional development and training opportunities • Generous pension scheme (with a minimum of 6% employer contribution) • Enhanced sick and family friendly pay • Free social events • Health Cash Plan (paid and provided by Christ's)

https://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 33 days annual leave • Free use of College gym • Free on-site parking • Health Cash Plan • Development and training opportunities • Generous pension scheme (min 6% employer contribution) • Enhanced sick and family friendly pay

After this apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, further opportunities may be available to you within the College.
- The experience and skills gained should prepare you for future progression within the industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Christ’s College Cambridge

Thorunn Byrne

tab72@christs.cam.ac.uk

01223335072

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288386.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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Company’s application instructions

Applications may be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or by post addressed to Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU.