Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join the kitchen team at The Flag Wivenhoe, working with our talented Head Chef to deliver our diverse menu of contemporary dishes, British classics and daily specials. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn within a highly experienced team and be a part of our future success.

Annual wage

£13,312 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

Monday to Friday with weekend availability. Shift patterns as example: 10am - 5pm or 5pm - 10pm. TBC and discussed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 12 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 apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time
English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway.

Where you’ll work

The Flag Wivenhoe

Colchester Road

Wivenhoe

Essex

CO7 9HS

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

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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:

Maths and English (grade A*-E/9-2)

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
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

The successful candidate must be able to travel from home/college to The Flag – including later night departures from site. There is also free on-shift staff food & discounted food and drink.

About this company

The Flag, Wivenhoe is an 85 cover restaurant and hotel (with 10 rooms). We are part of Black Jacket Group - a full service catering, events and venue management business. Since opening in November 2022, The Flag has gained an excellent reputation for great food and service, which has been fundamental to our success over the 16 months or so. We are fortunate to have a highly experienced and motivated management team who offer excellent support to all our staff, including in development of their own skills.

http://www.theflagwivenhoe.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate has fantastic future prospects – both here at The Flag and our wider group. There is real opportunity to grow and develop at The Flag, becoming an integral part of the restaurant’s future with scope for the candidate to make a real mark on the food offering. Our group (Black Jacket Group) also caters for hundreds of events throughout the year, alongside operating our own wedding venue in St Osyth where the successful candidate has the potential to work with incredibly experienced and dedicated chefs to deliver the widest possible variety of food service.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000235886.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 August)

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