Sustainable Chef Apprentice

Eden Project Limited

Cornwall, PL24 2SG

Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July)

Posted on 10 May 2024

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Summary

A brand new chef apprenticeship incorporating everything that supports sustainability within hospitality. You will have the opportunity to work with the freshest ingredients grown at Eden using Geothermal energy at our state-of-the-art nursery, Growing Point. The variety of food we offer at Eden will enhance your learning journey

Annual wage
Competitive

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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, some weekend work and possible evenings during events

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

  • At the end of the apprenticeship you will attain the Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship qualification, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • You will become enroled as a student of Truro & Penwith College, where you will attend college sessions one day every week during term time only. 
  • Your campus will depend on your home location, so this could be either our Truro or Penwith (Penzance) campus

Where you’ll work

Bodelva

Par

Cornwall

PL24 2SG

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

TRURO AND PENWITH 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

    Other in:

    • 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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    The job holder will be required to engage, communicate and interact with colleagues, both verbally and in writing. A good sense of customer service is required as most of our kitchens are open plan and may need to interact with our customers

    About this company

    The Eden Project demonstrates and inspires positive action for the planet. We aim to get things done in three main ways: We respect the natural world and demonstrate that people are part of ‒ not apart from ‒ nature We protect wild places and enable them to thrive We repair damaged spaces that need to be fixed

    https://www.edenproject.com/work-at-eden/current-vacancies (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

    On successful completion of your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity for a full time position in the team for the right candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

    Debbie Kennett

    debbiek@truro-penwith.ac.uk

    01872305013

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250124.

    Apply now

    Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July)

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