Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available at The Bistro at Dunston Hall, Chesterfield. The apprentice will take part in duties such as; assisting senior chefs in preparing, cooking, and presenting food. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop new skills whilst gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Annual wage: £14,144 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Normally 8.00am to 5.00pm with occasional events shifts which will be roughly 12.00pm to 9.00pm.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 January
Duration: 1 year
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

Assist senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, and plating
Ensure ingredients are properly prepped, washed, and ready for use
Maintain a clean and organized work area, following health and safety standards
Help with stock rotation, inventory checks, and ensuring ingredients are fresh
Follow recipes and assist in creating dishes according to menu standards
Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and maintain hygiene standards at all times
Learn and develop new skills from senior chefs to grow within the team
Assist with daily kitchen operations and tasks as assigned

Where you’ll work

DUNSTON HALL

DUNSTON ROAD

CHESTERFIELD

S41 9RL

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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

The Apprentice will work towards achieving the Commis chef Level 2
The Apprentice will attend Sheffield College, City Campus 1 day per week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)

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
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

Dunston Hall Estate has been gracefully restored to create a beautiful, authentic space in which you can gather with the ones you cherish the most. Dunston Hall Estate in Derbyshire is a wedding and events venue catering for upto 120 people in pure luxury, offering truly bespoke events.

Company benefits

• Opportunity to learn from experienced chefs and grow your career • Employee meals and staff discounts • Opportunities for professional development and training • Potential for career advancement within the company

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of full time employment on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Alice Mee

alice.mee@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292810.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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