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Apprentice Commis Chef - London COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED

Do you have a real passion for cooking? Would love a career as a Chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? Well now is the time, as we have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team in one of our prestigious sites in London. You don't need to have any experience as full training is given during the Apprenticeship.

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

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,984.00

  • Working week

    40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 10.00pm working 8 hours per day. Some weekend work may be necessary

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066542

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Based in one of our busy kitchens in Central London, duties would be varied. You would learn on rotation the different sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation, cooking techniques and work safely within HSE guidance. You would complete the apprenticeship on day-release from site.  Once the course is completed, we would encourage the Level 3 apprenticeship to gain supervisory skills and a promotion.

 

Tasks could include, but not limited to:

  • the preparation of food,
  • baking
  • service
  • stocktaking
  • moving stock
  • cleaning


There is no supervision of other staff.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Alongside your day to day duties, you will complete the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification and the primary objective of the Commis Chef is to learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen. You will attend college 1 day each week during term-time and will be supported through this qualification by your Personal Development Coach.  You will be visited at your place of work. All travel expenses will be covered by your employer. You are not expected to complete any of your Apprenticeship work outside of your working hours. .

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of your apprenticeship you will be encouraged to develop further, through the apprenticeship program. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Passion for Food

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 / C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Desired

About the employer

We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

Employer

COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED

Address

Somerset House

Strand

London

WC2R 1LA

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Training

Training provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Aug 2022