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Apprentice Commis Chef Yuzu Manchester

Yuzu Manchester and Catch22 are partnering to offer an exciting Commis chef apprenticeship course. Join an outstanding team of individuals where you'll develop your cooking skills, learning a range of techniques and skills required to go on and become the best chef you can be!

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,360.00

  • Working week

    To start from 10:00/10:30 until 14:00/14:30. A couple of hours break and then the evening shift starts from around 17:00 until between 21:00 - 22:00. Week days working and occasional weekends (we are closed on Sundays and Mondays).

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000077972

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This placement is primarily kitchen focused, teaching you things such as food preparation, cooking and serving, as well as plenty of other tasks both in an out the kitchen. 

Your regular responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): 

  • Preparation of vegetables and meats from scratch.
  • Developing a range of knife skills and techniques. 
  • Making Soup stocks, sauces and broths for use in dishes. 
  • Cooking a range of dishes with a variety of ingredients from meat to a range of vegetables.
  • Stock checks and rotation, following FIFO procedures. 
  • Reporting to the manager about the following day's orders at the end of the night.
  • Daily fridge temperature checks to ensure food hygiene and safety.
  • Cleaning of the hubs/cookers and the kitchen, inclduing the fridges and mopping of the floors. Washing of the kitchen equipment such as chopping boards, knives, pans etc.

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

The learning journey of a chef will vary considerably from one individual to another; however it is necessary to understand and have experience in the basics that the Commis Chef role provides in order to progress to any future senior chef role.

Apprenticeship standard: Commis Chef Level 2 

You will have a dedicated industry expert to guide and coach you through components of your programme and you’ll experience a range of different learning opportunities.

  • Meetings with your dedicated trainer
  • E-learning
  • Interactive Online Workshops
  • Self-guided research
  • On-job instruction
  • Peer to peer mentoring
  • Personal development planning
  • Manager progress review

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be opportunities for a full time/permanent chef position upon completion of the course. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

There are two weeks closures during the Christmas/New Year period and in summer (August). Lunch ingredients can be provided and the apprentice can cook their own meal during the break (we can teach the apprentice how to use the ingredients and cook).

About the employer

Our story begins in Japan and takes us to Great Britain. We started Yuzu because we couldn't find a restaurant that offered proper and authentic Japanese food in Manchester. We can proudly say that we can help you experience Japanese Cuisine the way its meant to be. We bring authentic and delicious Japanese food to the heart of Manchester. We are an independent establishment and are passionate about our food, use the freshest and finest ingredients only and source them locally where possible to create the most delicious food in town. We are featured in the Good Food Guide from 2015 – 2020 and in the Michelin Guide UK from 2015 – 2018, and have had rave reviews from national newspapers and magazines since we opened our door in 2010.

Employer

Yuzu Manchester

Address

39 FAULKNER STREET

MANCHESTER

M1 4EE

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Training

Training provider

CATCH 22 CHARITY LIMITED

Contact

Dmytrij Lymar

dmytrij.lymar@catch-22.org.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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