Commis Chef Apprentice

CURDS AND WHEY LTD

West Bay, DT6 4EW

Closes in 30 days (Monday 26 August)

Posted on 30 April 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the team as a Commis Chef Apprentice at The Station Kitchen, West Bay. Commis Chefs support the kitchen in providing the culinary offer by preparing, cooking and finishing a range of food items, whilst rotating around each section of the kitchen.

Annual wage
£14,560 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
Thursday - Sunday 10.00am - 10.00pm (6.00pm on a Sunday).

40 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

The apprentice will be working towards attaining Commis Chef Apprenticeship with one day per week training at Weymouth College.

Where you’ll work

The Station Kitchen

Old West Bay Railway Station

Station Road

West Bay

DT6 4EW

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

WEYMOUTH 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

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (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
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Weymouth College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    Welcome to our unique restaurant in West Bay, Bridport, Dorset. If you are looking for the best restaurants in the area, The Station Kitchen could be your answer. Our quirky and vintage railway station brings an old-world location into the modern day. We are a family business, with a long history in hospitality and catering. We started out as a cake company, then a catering company and now we are a restaurant in West Bay. We have created an environment where people can connect with each-other, with the unique space around them and the neighbourhood they are in. The Station Kitchen caters for all dietary requirements, including gluten free, coeliac, dairy, nut allergies and more. In the heart of West Bay, just a few steps from the famous cliffs that were featured in Broadchurch, we have deep blue sea and golden sand. Our restaurant is a place to unwind and enjoy the vibrancy of life. With a strong focus on seafood, blessed by the wonderful ocean that surrounds us, our menu's showcase the best, local, sustainable ingredients, our menu flows with the seasons, keeping it fresh and showcasing produce at its very best. We take great pride in doing our bit for the planet, this means, you will find linen napkins on our tables and fluffy towels in our bathrooms, no paper here! We also have firm recycling processes in place, source locally and compost waste within our own seasonal vegetable garden.

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

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    Following completion of the apprenticeship the right candidate may be taken on as a permanent member of staff.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

    Laura Cowburn

    laura_cowburn@weymouth.ac.uk

    01305208709

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000246314.

    Apply now

    Closes in 30 days (Monday 26 August)

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