Apprentice Chef De Partie

The Hanging Gate

Northwich, CW8 3HG

Closes in 8 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 May 2024


Summary

As a Chef De Partie in our outlet, you should be comfortable working on any section of the kitchen. All our food is made in house from fresh ingredients. You will work to specs and recipes to ensure high standards are met.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Training course
Chef de partie (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 year 8 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

  • Opportunity to have input on specials and work as part of a highly experienced team of chefs
  • Ability to work as a team but also work independently
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Fresh food preparation
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assertiveness
  • Embracing our food culture
  • Responsibility for a section
  • Meeting food safety and cleaning standards
  • Work within our food safety policy regarding all due diligence

Where you’ll work

The Hanging Gate

Sandy Lane, Weaverham

Northwich

CW8 3HG

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

Chef de partie (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Review and refresh menus and dishes in line with business requirements and influencing factors
  • use technology in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
  • use a range of advanced preparation and cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish complex dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • use standard operating procedures which reflect the most appropriate methods for maximising yield and minimising waste when producing quality dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • prioritise tasks, directing others as appropriate, and ensuring they are completed timely and to the required standard
  • prepare, cook and finish food to agreed food safety practices and guidelines, ensuring a clean and hygienic kitchen environment is maintained at all times and food safety management procedures followed and recorded
  • ensure ingredients are stored, prepared, cooked and presented to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
  • brief, coach and motivate others to produce high quality dishes and menu items which are delivered on time and to standard
  • work collaboratively across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
  • use methods of communication that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a flexible customer centric culture
  • develop own skills and knowledge, and those of the team, through training and experiences
  • apply techniques that help improve competitiveness, business performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience
  • monitor the use of ingredients and other resources, yield, wastage and portion sizes to control costs
  • use sustainable working practices and encourage and support others to do the same
  • comply with legal requirements and inspire confidence by maintaining the safety and security at all times
  • risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise any risk to people and comply with legislation
  • Your training plan

    • The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Level 3 Chef De Partie Standard
    • This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West
    • If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/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
    • Team working
    • Enthusiastic
    • Reliable
    • Passionate about food

    Other requirements

    This a remote site and will require transport.

    About this company

    The Hanging Gate is a beautiful country pub situated in the rural Cheshire village of Weaverham where you can enjoy quality food and drink in relaxed and inviting surroundings. The Hanging Gate is easy to find just off the A49 in the village and there is plenty of parking available. Open roaring fires and a sumptuous décor offer a warm and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on offering a range of quality cask ales and beers, an extensive selection of wines along with a menu packed full of mouth-watering dishes and daily specials for you to enjoy with friends, family or business colleagues.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Sophie Cain

    sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

    07867143886

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000248738.

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    Closes in 8 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)

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