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Apprentice Commis Chef - Feltham COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
Do you have a real passion for cooking? Would you 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 at Payne & Gunter, Copper Pan Kitchen. 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.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,568.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday working an 8 hour shift between 7.00am and 9.00am. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
01 May 2023
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Date posted
06 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000141083
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Based in one of our busy kitchens in Feltham, tasks could include, but not limited to:
- To prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
- To assist with stock taking when required
- To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location
- To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded
- To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
- To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary
- To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated
- Assist with stock, deliveries and waste management, checking and recording in line with company policies
- To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning
- To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Head Chef and attend training courses as identified
- To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role
- To act as a positive ambassador for the business
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 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 a set time each week to complete your work.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will be encouraged to progress and develop your career using the apprenticeship programme.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Desired
About the employer
Employer
COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
About disability confident
Address
Payne & Gunter
Copper Pan Kitchen
Mercury Centre, Central Way
TW14 0RN
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 nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023