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Commis Chef Apprenticeship The Axe & Square

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship. Do you have a passion for cooking? Look no further The Dovecote in Narborough Leicestershire have a fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef apprentice to join their team. Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order.

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Closing date: 12 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,206.40

  • Working week

    Shifts tbc on a rota basis, working 5 days out of 7 - between Monday to Sunday. Total 40 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125256

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
  • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
  • Work methodically to prioritise tasks, ensuring they are completed at the right moment and to the required standard
  • Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
  • Work effectively with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Support team members to produce dishes and menu items on time to quality standards
  • Follow safe working practices when storing, preparing, and cooking ingredients to maintain their quality and safety
  • Work methodically to prioritise tasks, ensuring they are completed at the right moment and to the required standard

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

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.

One day a week college attendance required at Leicester College Freemans Park Campus, throughout the course of this apprenticship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The natural progression from commis chef is to demi-chef de partie, chef de partie (section chef) and then onwards and upwards to sous chef and head chef.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Reliable, Punctual, Hard-working, Passion for food, Motivated & Committed

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 /D or Level 1 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 /D or Level 1 equivalent) Essential

About the employer

The Axe & Square in the village centre of Countesthorpe, Leicester, has been a pub for at least 120 years. Following a £650,000 refurbishment we are privileged to be the next custodian of such a beautiful pub and restaurant and hope it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of those who visit.

Employer

The Axe & Square

Address

7 Wigston Street

Countesthorpe

Leicester

LE8 5RQ

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Training

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Contact

Linda Barbour

lbarbour@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07825175730

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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