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Chef De Partie Apprentice The Two Bridges Hotel

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join the team at Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor. This is an excellent step into fine Dining at a 2 Rosette Hotel requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team.

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

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Closing date: 27 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £365.20

  • Working week

    40 Hours Per Week. Shifts TBA.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001786610

  • Positions

    1 available

An exciting opportunity to join our talented 2 AA rosette kitchen at The Two Bridges Hotel.
Our award-winning restaurant caters for hotel guests and non-residents, using the finest local produce to prepare breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.

Experience is essential – you must be trained and competent at Commis Chef level looking for the next step in your career you will also need to have plenty of enthusiasm, a strong interest in food and a desire to learn.

We are committed to great food and service and we are looking for someone who shares our passion.

We are a friendly, supportive team and look forward to welcoming you.

You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment, ideally at rosette standard;
Basic skills and knowledge at Professional Cookery Level 2 / Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard qualification is an essential requirement, with Level 3 qualification preferred
A passion for food and produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate.

The ability to lead a section, working with Commis Chefs in ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills are key.
Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.
For the right candidate we can offer accommodation at the Hotel charged at a daily rate.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and cooking ingredients necessary and assisting in all sections of the kitchen as directed by the Head Chef
  • Maintaining high levels of service
  • Assisting and monitoring stock, including stock rotation
  • Ensuring minimum kitchen wastage
  • Keeping all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
  • Learning skills and recipes from other members of the department and applying them
  • Complying with all company policies and procedures and all statutory regulations and food hygiene policies.
  • Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Food Hygiene, Healthy and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
  • Any other reasonable duties required by the Head Chef or General Manager
  • Uniform provided
  • 28 days holiday
  • Free parking
  • Share of gratuities

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

As head of your section you need to be confident enough to manage the commis chefs working with you - and to give them clear instruction.

Personal qualities

  • Someone who has lots of stamina and enjoys the fast pace of working in a kitchen
  • You also need to be able to stay calm and work as part of a team during a frenetic service

Desired qualifications

  • To be qualified and competent at Level 2 Commis Chef
  • Maths and English will be assessed as part of the interview process

Future prospects

Potential continuation of employment.

About the employer

The Two Bridges Hotel - your oasis of comfort and fine Devon hospitality in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. Find us perched on the banks of the beautiful West Dart River, with jaw-dropping countryside and bracing walks in every direction. Step inside and discover a warm Devon welcome, comfortable hotel rooms in which to rest the night, fine restaurant dining, characterful lounges, and a bustling bar. And all in beautifully historic surroundings.

Employer

The Two Bridges Hotel

Address

Two Bridges

Yelverton

PL20 6SW

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by HIT Training Ltd

Contact

Zoe Lawrence 02392981727 zoe.lawrence@hittraining.co.uk

  • Chef de Partie apprenticeship Level 3
  • Maths and English if required

Apprenticeship standard

Chef de partie

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the GetMyFirstJob website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to GetMyFirstJob you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV

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

Apply now

Closing date: 27 Jun 2022