Apprentice Commis chef

GRUB & GRAPE LTD

WORCESTER, WR5 2RL

Closes on Wednesday 28 August

Posted on 10 May 2024

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Summary

The Swan Inn are looking for a chef to join their experienced team in this busy pub in a beautiful, rural location. This is the ideal role for you if you are looking to develop the range of skills needed for a good career in the hospitality industry. The Commis Chef will be fully immersed in all aspects of a busy running kitchen.

Annual wage
£14,820 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
Working 5 days out of 7. Exact hours and days to be agreed with apprentice. Working hours between 11.00am - 11:30pm (latest finish time 12:30am on a Friday night).

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 10 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

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

·         Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard

·         Day release to college, one day per week

·         Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Where you’ll work

THE SWAN

WHITTINGTON

WORCESTER

WR5 2RL

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

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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:

    • Math and English (grade 4)

    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
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    Here at the Swan, we pride ourselves on offering fantastic freshly cooked food, great service and a warm welcoming atmosphere. We are known around the local area as having an exciting and varied menu, serving excellent quality food with a modern British theme. We’re ideally located just off junction 7 of the M5, and just 5 minutes’ drive from Worcester city centre - our kitchen is always open, so you’ll never go hungry! For special occasions and family get-togethers, we have private dining areas or if you fancy something a little more informal, there’s always a buffet, pig roast or BBQ over the spring and summer months. You can even hire our garden privately for the children to run free! Give us a call, drop us an email or pop in if you’re close by. We look forward to meeting you!

    After this apprenticeship

    The aim will be for you to become a permanent member of staff on successful completion of the apprenticeship and to progress further to Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor if you would like to take on more responsibility and develop within the role.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    Lindsay Prodger

    lprodger@howcollege.ac.uk

    01905743527

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000245695.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 28 August

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