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Apprentice Commis Chef The Drayton Crown

Opportunity to take part in various functions in the kitchen such as preparation of ingredients, cooking dishes as specified by the senior chefs and cleaning duties. You will be given opportunities to suggest dishes for the new menu / specials and help out in our seasonal events.

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Closing date: 05 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Tips are shared between the kitchen and the front of house.

    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

    A five-day week. The pub is open Tuesday to Sunday. The rota tbc will be provided one week in advance and will incorporate college hours. The contracted hours are 30-40 per week, negotiable.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105060

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Preparing fresh ingredients
  • Cooking dishes as per Head Chefs instructions
  • Cleaning
  • Record keeping

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

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard - Commis Chef:

  • Level 2 Commis Chef - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Functional skills at level 1 and/or 2 in English and maths as required (exemptions apply)

The successful candidate will also need to complete a diagnostic assessment, which will help us plan the appropriate support required to meet their individual needs.

Training will be delivered via a day release programme including practical workshops. This will total 288 hours of off-the-job training to be delivered by and at Bridgwater and Taunton College.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be qualified to work as a Commis Chef. Progression from this Apprenticeship is expected to be into a Chef de Partie role or Senior Production Chef role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Administrative skills, Team working, Keen to learn

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Mark Littlewood is the Landlord and took over the tenancy on 7th September 2021. What a time to take over a pub, lots of challenges thrown at the hospitality trade during the past two year. However, Mark is a seasoned landlord and has successfully developed Country Pubs over his forty year career. The Drayton Crown is a well loved village pub, with a loyal following from the locals along with an attraction for visitors from further afield. The pub has four beautiful bedrooms and provides Bed & Breakfast. Regular events are organised by the team, everything from Christmas, Valentines, Halloween to Live Music by talented singers and bands, open mic nights and traditional pub quizzes. On top of that we have a ‘Street Food’ Pod that caters for certain events and overflow in the garden during the summer months. There’s always something going on. The bar area is eclectic and comfortable and can do 35(+) covers. A large garden with plenty of seating 50 (+) covers in the summer and a large dining room (45/50 covers) that can be booked for private events, celebrations, meetings, buffets etc

Employer

The Drayton Crown

Address

THE DRAYTON CROWN

CHURCH STREET

DRAYTON

TA10 0JY

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Training

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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