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Chef De Partie Level 3 Apprentice The Bruce Arms

Are you a forward-thinking, creative and talented individual who would like to join our friendly team? Are you excited by food, love cooking for friends and family, be ambitious, creative and have a desire to one day become a Head Chef? If so we are looking forward to meeting you at The Bruce Arms

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Closing date: 08 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £320.00 - £380.00

  • Working week

    Easy week, set days off, standard holiday offer plus FREE week in January. No Food Christmas Day. Tuesday College Day, Wednesday Prep Day, Thursday to Saturday Lunch and dinner service and Sunday 12-5

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001835457

  • Positions

    1 available

The Bruce Arms in West Tanfield near Ripon is an 18th Century Coaching Inn, with an excellent reputation for food and they are looking for an amibitious Chef de Partie who already has experience or has completed their Level 2 Commis Chef and would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning dishes and even creating recipes of your own

Principal responsibilities will include: 

  • Learn different procedures of food preparation 
  • Prepare ingredients for dishes upon the instructions of the Chef
  • Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens, and fryers 
  • Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully 
  • Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and dealt with according to the restaurant’s policies 
  • Help the Chef in cooking activities by providing input and managing work 
  • Set up food stations by following Chef’s orders 
  • Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time
  • Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards
  • Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates
  • Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times 
  • Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to 
  • Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards 
  • Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly
  • Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards
  • Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check
  • Learn and employ the basics of food aesthetics in sync with the restaurant’s set instructions
  • Maintain a “clean as you go” work ethic

N.B. This job description is designed to give you an overall view of the job and is not a definitive list of tasks.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Two years experience working in a similar fast paced environment
  • Good communication skills with a variety of people including colleagues, managers, and customers
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Culinary skills will be developed on the apprenticeship programme

Personal qualities

  • Proactive
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Confident and professional manner
  • Conscientious attitude
  • Reliable
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure and multitask
  • Self-motivation and a passion for cooking
  • Good work ethic and a commitment to learning

Desired qualifications

  • Must include maths and English grades A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent

Future prospects

  • This could lead to a long-term position for the right candidate upon completion of this apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • The kitchen is often very hot and stressful. The candidate will show stamina and commitment to achieving their apprenticeship
  • We pride ourselves on taking care of our team and providing opportunities for career development
  • Please consider the location of this business when applying

About the employer

The Bruce Arms, a charming former Coaching Inn respectfully converted into a modern Dining Pub. We have three beautiful bedrooms, a gorgeous Georgian dining room, and a traditional, well stocked bar. Enjoy the fresh air on the terrace in the summer, or get toasty by one of our fireplaces in the winter months.

Whether you’ve got muddy boots on and fancy a pint, or you’ve put on your glad rags for an anniversary dinner, you will get a warm Yorkshire welcome at The Bruce Arms. Only ten minutes from the A1 (junctions 50 and 51) The Bruce Arms is an excellent stopover for travellers heading North or South.

Food And Drink

We don’t believe in ‘buzzwords’ here at The Bruce, you won’t find us talking about ‘making the ingredient the star of the plate’ or ‘an ingredient lead menu’.  We’d like to let our food do the talking for us, less fuss, more flavour.

Employer

The Bruce Arms

Address

Main Street

Ripon

HG4 5JJ

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Training

Training provider

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Darlington College

Contact

Kay Sherwen 07483103284 ksherwen@darlington.ac.uk

  • Chef De Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeship standard

Chef de partie

Level 3 (A level)

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