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

Do you have a real passion for cooking and would love a career as a chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? Well now is the time, as we have a very exciting opportunity for an apprentice commis chef to join our team at Brighton College. Over a 12–15-month period you will be trained to become a fully qualified commis chef.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £23,100.00

  • Working week

    Working 5 days out of 7, earliest start time 07:00 latest finish time 20:00. Exact working days and hours TBC

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 May 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000141068

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working in one of our fast-paced kitchens, which could be anything from a football match to a concert, or even an NFL game. You will spend time in each area of the kitchen, develop a range of culinary skills and be fully supported to become a qualified commis chef.
The dishes you cook each day will count towards your qualification and you will be given the time to attend dedicated workshops with your trainer and other apprentices, as well as one to one support in your place of work from a dedicated tutor.

Tasks could include, but not limited to:

  • The preparation of food
  • Baking
  • Service
  • Stocktaking
  • Moving stock
  • Handling money
  • 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 either be attending college 1 day per week or you will learn ‘in-unit’. You will be supported through this qualification by your Personal Development Coach who will visit you at your place work every 6-10 weeks. You will also attend 6 workshops including an Introduction Day at a location outside your normal 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 normal working hours and will be given set time each week to complete your work
  • English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be encouraged to progress your career through the apprenticeship program.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, 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

782 High Road

London

N17 0BX

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

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: 31 Mar 2023