Apprentice Chef

Cornmill Yard Cafe

EVESHAM, WR11 1LA

Closes on Monday 2 September

Posted on 15 May 2024

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Summary

Opportunity to train and learn new skills including Barista role. Opportunity to work and develop new menus at Evesham's new event space. Be part of a small team serving good food and fine coffee.

Annual wage
£10,920 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
Hours between opening times of 9am - 4pm Thursday - Sunday college release Wednesday

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 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, weekly day release.

Where you’ll work

23 CHELTENHAM ROAD

EVESHAM

WR11 1LA

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:

    • Maths and English (grade 2)

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • Basic food hygiene (grade level 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
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    To attend college each Wednesday at Worcester campus.

    About this company

    Cornmill Yard is located in Evesham and is the home to HOST cafe and the little beer brewing company. Cornmill yard is a social and community hub, providing a coffee shop by day and space available for private hire and events in the evening.

    http://www.cornmillyard.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    There will be a full-time position available once the apprenticeship has been completed, during the apprenticeship the apprentice will also have on the job training with the team.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    Erica Swingell

    eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

    01527405997

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251248.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 2 September

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