Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

The Pheasant Inn, Churchtown, are excited to be offering an opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join their small, friendly team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and develop new skills preparing and serving food.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

You will be working on a rota basis, 4-5 days a week Thursday - Sunday. Shift times to range between 10am and 10pm. Extended hours may occur in season.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will be working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard including Functional Skills (if required).

You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

You will be required to attend either Cornwall College St Austell or Camborne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Where you’ll work

CHURCHTOWN

ST NEWLYN EAST

NEWQUAY

TR8 5LJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements

Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result

Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order

Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame

Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately

Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements

Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food

Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer

Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes

Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification

Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required

Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required

Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working

Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences

Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome

Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste

Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3/D)
maths (grade 3/D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Ability to drive is desirable or a way to commute which does not rely on public transport.

About this company

The Pheasant Inn, now under new, enthusiastic management has independent control over our own menus with a strong influence on food. Our small team of friendly staff serve food, alcohol and soft drinks to the small community of Churchtown as well as St Newlyn East and the surrounding areas – Mitchell, St Columb, Zelah, Cubert, Truro, Newquay and the A30 Trade. Our Facebook Page and Website are currently under construction

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity for further development and permanent employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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