Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

An apprentice with an appetite to learn is sought by a growing pub group, cooking up a culinary career for the right person. This role involves designing recipes, assisting with food prep/service and supervision from an experienced Head Chef.

Annual wage

£13,312 to £23,795.20 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

Flexible shifts to be confirmed and run over seven days with three days off a week. At least two of these days off together. Four days on are 12-hour shifts.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 20 August

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

The successful candidate will complete a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Cheshire College – South & West.

If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-3/2 in English and Maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 1 Functional Skills.

Where you’ll work

The Swan at Marbury

Wrenbury Road

Marbury

SY13 4LS

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)
Maths (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)

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
Team working
Works well under pressure
Adaptable
Honest and trustworthy
Reliable
Conscientious
Energetic
Eager to learn/do a good job
Passion for food/cooking

Other requirements

Transport – very limited public transport to Marbury.

About this company

The Swan at Marbury is a popular pub with an excellent reputation in the heart of a pretty Cheshire village. The 19th century inn is one of the jewels in the crown of Pubs Limited, a growing group of traditional hostelries with Mr Brunning, of Brunning & Price fame, at its helm. The group is dedicated to breathing new life into historic pubs which are part of the lifeblood of the communities they serve, preventing them from falling into disrepair. They invest heavily to improve the fabric of the building with sympathetic renovations which complement the character of these often, much-loved community inns. The teams at Pubs Limited number 130-strong over four other pub sites which include The Black Bear in Whitchurch and The Hare in Farndon. They pride themselves on providing welcoming, warm and comfortable spaces for meeting and socialising where people can enjoy good, homemade food, real ales and decent wines. The group has its own specially brewed house ale and a selection of wines blended exclusively in Bordeaux.

https://www.swanatmarbury.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The chance to develop your culinary career with Pubs Limited’s growing group of successful pubs. The opportunity to move on to a Chef de Partie Level 3 apprenticeship on successful completion of this Level 2 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Claire Garner

claire.garner@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000229221.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

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