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Apprentice Commis Chef H&D EXOTICTEAS LTD

Helping the Head Chef with cooking duties, working to an extensive menu.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 11 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £168.35 to £332.50

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed. You will work within the opening hours and have time off to attend college as required.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Oct 2020

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001661216

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties will include:

  • Work with the Head Chef on menus
  • Food preparation, producing high quality food with chef
  • Help with kitchen schedules
  • Taught various cooking methods
  • Come up with new dishes
  • Teaching various food preparation
  • Learning to cook a variety of different cuisines
  • Learning food hygiene and safety standards
  • Working as part of a team

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • You should have a passion for cooking and a good work ethic
  • Good communication skills

Personal qualities

  • Friendly
  • A team player
  • The ability to listen to your peers
  • Organised
  • Reliable
  • Working with team
  • Enjoy cooking
  • Willingness to learn

Desired qualifications

A good standard of maths & English, preferably GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent).

There may be a possibility to study towards equivalent maths & English qualifications as part of your apprenticeship. 

Future prospects

There is potential for permanent work and/or further training after successful completion of your apprenticeship. 

Things to consider

Transport is not very good in the area, you will need to purchase a uniform, you will be working unsociable hours.

Opening hours;

Monday, 09:30 - 15:00

Wednesday, 09:30 - 15:00

Friday, 09:30 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 20:30

Saturday, 17:00 - 20:30

Sunday, 09:30 - 15:30

About the employer

We are a busy café/bistro serving a variety of interesting home-cooked dishes from around the world such as; curry, tapas, Greek, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and American style menus.

Employer

H&D EXOTICTEAS LTD

Address

The Woodhouse

Queen Street

Buxton

SK17 8PF

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by University Of Derby

Contact

Apprenticeships Team 0800 074 0099 feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply directly through Buxton & Leek College using the link provided.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 11 Aug 2022